Care Manager

Together Livin

Job Overview – Care Manager

Services: Upton Social Day Centre & CQC-Regulated Supported Living

Specialisms: Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Needs

Reports to: Company Directors

Role Overview

Together Livin is seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Care Manager to oversee the day-to-day management, development and quality of our supported living and day centre services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring both services deliver safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred support, enabling individuals with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs to lead fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.

The role combines operational management, staff leadership, regulatory compliance and service development, with a strong emphasis on promoting independence, community inclusion, positive outcomes and continuous improvement.

The Care Manager will be responsible for maintaining high standards across our CQC-regulated supported living services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, the CQC Fundamental Standards and the principles of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture.

Alongside this, the Care Manager will lead the development and operation of our Upton Social Day Centre, creating an inclusive, engaging and welcoming environment that provides meaningful opportunities for social interaction, skill development, independence and community participation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Operational Management

Oversee the daily operation of supported living and day centre services, ensuring safe, effective and consistent service delivery.

Lead, motivate and develop staff teams, promoting a positive, accountable and person-centred working culture.

Support recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and staff development.

Maintain effective staffing arrangements, resource allocation and service continuity.

Work collaboratively with directors and the wider management team to support business growth and service development.

CQC Compliance and Quality Assurance

Ensure supported living services operate in accordance with CQC regulations, the Fundamental Standards and organisational policies.

Embed the principles of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture throughout service delivery.

Maintain effective safeguarding, incident reporting, risk management and quality assurance processes.

Conduct regular audits, service reviews and improvement planning.

Ensure care and support plans, risk assessments and associated documentation remain accurate, current and person-centred.

Support regulatory inspections, notifications and continuous service improvement.

Day Centre Management and Development

Lead the operational development and ongoing management of Upton Social Day Centre.

Develop engaging, inclusive and meaningful activity programmes tailored to individual interests, abilities and aspirations.

Promote opportunities for social inclusion, community engagement, independence and personal development.

Build positive relationships with families, carers, professionals and local community organisations.

Identify opportunities to expand activities, partnerships and services in response to community needs.

Ensure appropriate health and safety, safeguarding, accessibility and operational standards are maintained.

Person-Centred Support and Community Inclusion

Champion individual choice, dignity, rights, independence and positive risk-taking.

Ensure individuals are actively involved in decisions about their support and daily lives.

Promote accessible communication, reasonable adjustments and autism-informed approaches.

Support individuals to develop life skills, relationships, confidence and meaningful community connections.

Work closely with families, advocates, commissioners and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Promote Positive Behaviour Support and proactive approaches to reducing restrictive practices.

Service Development and Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the strategic development and expansion of Together Livin's services.

Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and outcomes.

Monitor feedback from individuals, families, staff and professionals, ensuring learning translates into meaningful action.

Develop positive relationships with local authorities, commissioners and external partners.

Support innovation and creative approaches to improving the lives of people accessing our services.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Proven management or leadership experience within adult social care, preferably supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and person-centred practice.

Experience of supported living, community-based services or day opportunities.

A sound understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, risk enablement and community inclusion.

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

The ability to manage competing operational priorities while maintaining high standards of care.

A proactive, creative and solution-focused approach to service development.

A genuine commitment to improving quality of life, promoting independence and achieving meaningful outcomes.

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or a willingness to work towards an appropriate qualification, is desirable.

Our Expectations

At Together Livin, we believe excellent care is about much more than meeting basic needs. It is about creating opportunities, building relationships, removing barriers and supporting people to live the lives they choose.

We are looking for a Care Manager who shares these values, leads by example, takes ownership of service quality and is enthusiastic about contributing to the continued growth and development of Together Livin.

The successful candidate will be expected to balance strong regulatory and operational oversight with a genuine passion for making a positive difference to the people and communities we support.

Pay: £25,420.00-£49,420.00 per year

Work Location: In person