Supported Living Manager

Our new Chorley ABI Service will provide a bespoke adapted supported living services for a man moving out of a hospital setting. The service will offer an empowering model of support which will enable him to lead a fulfilling and valued life - being part of his family, participating in his local community, developing independent living skills and achieve his personal goals.

We are recruiting for a person centred, passionate and motivated Supported Living Manager to lead the team. The Supported Living Manager role will to provide operational leadership for the service throughout mobilisation and ongoing delivery. During service development the role will initially be required to work dynamically between Chorley and the current placement to ensure the smooth transitions.

The key priority will be ensuring the excellent delivery and the best quality of life for the tenant. The role will include service planning, leading the team and working closely with his family.

You will have previous experience, knowledge and a good understanding of working with people with complex needs. You must be skilled in assessment and support planning, using a variety of methods such as, communication pathways & positive behaviour support strategies. You will manage and deploy staff effectively to meet the needs of service users, you will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You must have a hands-on approach and be able to role model and mentor staff. A relevant social care qualification is essential (RNLD, BASW, DipSW Diploma Level 5). Applicants must possess a clean and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.