Supported Living Manager

Overview

SUPPORTED LIVING MANAGER - 50% ADMIN AND 50% HANDS ON SHIFT WORK. Work as a supported living manager with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's lives. Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs. We're different because we pride ourselves in putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do. We do this by delivering specifically tailored support for every individual we work with.

Responsibilities

• As a supported living manager and a valued member of our team, each of us is there to help deliver the quality-of-life people with disabilities deserve. By doing so, we will be supporting our service users to reach their full potential.
• As a supported living Manager you will help to ensure that Walsingham Support's care is of high quality and person-centred and you will help to ensure that care is tailored to the needs of each individual and based on their lifestyle.
• Supported living Managers in our services ensure a high quality and well maintained environment for those we support.
• Each team is expected to work from a care plan, providing help with day to day living tasks. This might include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, providing emotional support, social interaction and visits to activities in their communities.
• This is a supported living manager role that is split – 50% ADMIN AND 50% HANDS ON SHIFT WORK.
• Flexible working. Sleep-ins are not essential for supported living managers but there may be the opportunity to do these. Weekends will be included within working hours.
• As a supported living manager a full UK Manual driver's Licence is essential.

Interview Process

Transparency & Support. We believe in creating an accessible and fair recruitment process. As part of your interview preparation, we will provide the interview questions in advance. We want you to feel confident and ready to showcase your skills and passion.

Benefits

• Favourable working hours, including part-time roles and bank positions.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
• Double pay if you work on bank holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Pension scheme contributions.
• We can support you to develop in your chosen career field and gain professional qualifications through our apprenticeship offer
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Bereavement helpline.
• Employee Assistance Programme supplied by HealthAssured
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings

This is a wonderfully varied role where as a supported living manager you will build genuine relationships with the people you care for and your staff team.

The Role

OUR SUPPORTED LIVING MANAGERS OVERSEE TWO SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES WHICH BOTH SUPPORT 2-3 INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM AND SOME BEHAVIORS THAT CHALLENGE.

Additional Details

• THIS IS A SUPPORTED LIVING MANAGER ROLE THAT IS SPLIT - 50% ADMIN AND 50% HANDS ON SHIFT WORK.
• Sleep-in's not essential for supported living managers but there may be the opportunity to do these.
• WEEKENDS WILL BE INCLUDED WITHIN WORKING HOURS.

Benefits of Working for a Charity

• SENSE OF PURPOSE: Many people find working for a charity to be more personally fulfilling because they contribute to a cause or mission that aligns with their values.
• SOCIAL IMPACT: Charities focus on addressing social issues and improving lives.
• DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT: Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Opportunities to develop a wide range of skills and professional growth.
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Chance to engage with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners.
• FLEXIBILITY AND PASSION-DRIVEN WORK: Some charities offer flexible work environments.
• POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE: Collaborative environment with a common goal.
• YOU ARE NOT MAKING MONEY FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Any surplus funds go back into care rather than director bonuses.
• JOB STABILITY: Charities are often less risk-averse and focus on long-term care provision.

READ WHAT OUR STAFF TEAM SAY ABOUT WORKING FOR WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
• "...The supported living manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.

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