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Supported Living Manager (Clinical)| Complex Needs | West Sussex

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If you are an experienced Supported Living Manager (Clinical), looking for a rewarding leadership role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Title: Supported Living Manager (Clinical)
Location: Lancing, West Sussex (additional service opening soon!)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000+ per year (reviewed annually)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, with on-call duties)

This is a clinical role, so a nursing background in complex care would be advantageous.

Join SDR as a Supported Living Manager and be part of a growing, family-owned organisation with ambitious plans to expand our bespoke adult care services across Sussex.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supported Living Manager to lead a well-established service while growing with a company that truly lives its values: Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility.

About the Role

As a Supported Living Manager, you will lead a dedicated team and support individuals in their own homes in Lancing, as well as at a new service opening soon.

You will support individuals who:

  • Have autism and learning disabilities
  • Communicate their needs effectively
  • Require support with epilepsy management
  • May experience periods of dysregulated behaviour

Your role is to create a structured, safe, and engaging environment where individuals can thrive. You will also use your clinical expertise to support wider services with protocols, guidance, and staff training.

Who We're Looking For

  • Experienced manager, ideally within autism and learning disability services
  • Nursing qualification with active PIN
  • Confident, inspiring leader who can motivate and develop a team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance
  • Level 5 qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Why Join SDR?

  • Mileage allowance for community visits
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
  • Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
  • Life insurance (4x salary, post-probation)
  • Private medical cover (post-probation, subject to terms)
  • Structured induction and strong management support
  • Employee referral bonus (£200 on appointment + £300 at 1 year)
  • Company sick pay (post-probation)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support.

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a real impact with your skills, experience, and compassion, we'd love to hear from you! Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk Call: 07484 482896

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

DBS check required following a successful offer.

Supported Living Manager (Clinical)| Complex Needs | West Sussex

South Downs Residential Group Limited
Lancing, UK
Full-Time

Published on 11/04/2026

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