Supported Living Manager | Complex Autism Support

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Supported Living Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

Location: The service will be in East Sussex Candidates should be local or able to commute reliably.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Driving is a key part of this role, ensuring our service users receive the support they need.

SDR is a growing, family-owned provider expanding its specialist supported living services. We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead a brand-new, bespoke service supporting a young person with complex needs in East Sussex.

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a service from the ground up - establishing culture, standards, and a skilled team from day one.

The Role

You will manage a newly developed supported living service for a young individual with:

• Autism with features of demand avoidance
• A moderate learning disability
• Episodes of dysregulated behaviour
• A history of significant distress which has, at times, resulted in property damage

This role requires calm, therapeutic leadership within a high-need environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, and induct a brand-new staff team
• Establish a safe, structured, and person-centred environment
• Support staff in de-escalation and positive behaviour approaches
• Uphold safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act principles
• Be primarily supernumerary while also forming part of the rota

The service will initially operate with a 3:1 staffing ratio during the day and two waking night staff. Future staffing levels will be reviewed based on how well the individual settles.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience managing or supporting individuals with complex autism and dysregulated behaviours
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of mental capacity
• Experience in environments where physical intervention may be required
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proven leadership in high-need or intensive support settings
• Previous management experience preferred; experienced Deputy Managers (3+ years in similar environments) will be considered
• Supported living experience desirable

Our Values

At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility. If these values resonate with you, you'll fit right in with our team!

What We Offer

• Mileage Allowance
• Pension & Benefits Package, including private medical cover
• 23 Days Holiday - Plus usual bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Structured Induction & Probation - Comprehensive onboarding support
• Strong Management Support - Guidance every step of the way
• Employee Referral Bonus - Earn £200 upon appointment and a further £300 at the one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)

Apply Today

If you're ready for a rewarding role where your skills and passion can truly make a difference, join our SDR Care family.

Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk
Call: 07484 482896

Some, but not all, companies within our Group hold a UKVI sponsorship licence. Current Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocations are very limited; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Successful applicants must complete an online DBS check following offer acceptance.