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Are you ready to inspire, lead and make a real difference to people's lives? Apply today to join our client's team where your kindness, energy and care can truly change lives! Our client is seeking a passionate, experienced, motivated Area Manager to join their Supported Living team. This is a rewarding and meaningful role, overseeing multiple services supporting adults with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex behaviours, and other challenged. You'll ensure high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently across your area, while leading and developing staff teams to create environments where both they and the people they support can thrive. Location: Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £36,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with additional out-of-hours on-call duties as part of the on-call rota What Our Client Offers: £36,000 per annum 40-hour Full-Time Contract 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) A meaningful and rewarding role where you can directly influence outcomes for people they support Opportunities for leadership, professional development, and career progression Supportive and values-driven working environment What They're Looking For: Proven leadership and management experience in supported living environment or similar health and social care settings. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is required as a minimum. Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this qualification. Strong understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and person-centred care. Experience working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge. Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A passion and drive and make a difference. Requirements: Must be 18 or over. Must have the right to work in the UK. Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting. A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates. What You'll Be Doing: Provide strategic and operational oversight of multiple supported living services. Lead, coach, and develop the management team to ensure safe, effective, and compliant service delivery. Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement. Ensure regulatory compliance, including CQC standards, health and safety governance. Lead and support workforce management across your area. Act as a senior point of contact for families, commissioners, local authorities, and external professionals. Promote a positive culture of inclusion, respect, accountability, and person-centred values. Use audits, performance data, and feedback to inform service improvement and strategic development. Support referrals, occupancy management, and service development in line with organisational objectives. Act as a key link between operational delivery and senior management, ensuring effective communication. About Our Client Our client is committed to ensuring that individuals who use their services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable. They are like family, their team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. They know that care isn't 'one size fits all' and that's why they work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with their services users, founded on trust and respect. Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything they do, they keep their values close to heart. Safeguarding Statement Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people they support. They expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines. Why wait? Apply now to make a difference every day!

Registered Manager (CQC) Learning Disabilities & Autism Permanent £44,000 per annum East London An ambitious, values-driven social care organisation is seeking an experienced CQC-registered manager to lead a portfolio of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities and autism in East London. You will become part of a team that truly champions person-centred, empowering support, fuelling people s independence and purpose. Step into a leadership role where your proactive spirit and resilience will drive meaningful change, sharpening service quality, culture, and outcomes at a pivotal time The Role As Registered Manager, you ll passionately guide supported living services that support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. With varying levels of independence, you will champion creative and adaptive support for every individual. Holding responsibility as the CQC Registered Manager, you will provide leadership across compliance, safeguarding, operational delivery, and team development, while ensuring customers remain at the centre of all support planning and decision-making. The role blends strategic and operational leadership, including: Leading and developing staff teams across multiple supported living services Driving service quality improvements and embedding positive service cultures Supporting services through compliance and inspection readiness activity Embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Active Support approaches Managing safeguarding concerns, HR processes, and service performance Promoting meaningful community engagement and improved quality of life outcomes for customers About You Applications are welcome from experienced Registered Managers or strong Deputy Managers ready to step into a more senior leadership role, provided they have substantial experience in CQC-regulated learning disability and autism services. Candidates should bring: Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory compliance Experience within supported living services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern A person-centred, empowering approach to support delivery Experience leading teams through service improvement or culture change The confidence to manage performance, capability, and operational challenges effectively Experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Active Support, or similar approaches A Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management (or equivalent) is highly desirable. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role may close early.

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow with Lifeways Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader at Stonethwaite , a warm and lively supported living service in Bamber Bridge, Preston . You'll work closely with our Service Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering personalised, life-enhancing support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and mental health needs. Full-time: 37.5 hours per week Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday (This position is predominantly Monday-Friday shifts) You're Not Just Anyone - fulfilling careers at Lifeways on Vimeo Your Role as a Leader Who Inspires Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality, consistent support Promote independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomes Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, community engagement and meaningful activities Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with personalised support plans Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, coaching, and ongoing development Communicate effectively with colleagues, the people we support, families and external professionals About Stonethwaite Stonethwaite is a spacious four-bedroom detached house featuring: Two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor A large communal lounge Spacious dining area with a pool table Modern kitchen and small utility area Wet-room bathroom on the ground floor and two additional bathrooms upstairs A very large garden with two patio areas and a double garage - perfect for socialising, relaxing, and outdoor activities Stonethwaite is located in a friendly residential area of Bamber Bridge , just five miles south of Preston city centre , with excellent local amenities including: Hairdressers, pharmacy, GP surgery, Morrisons Daily, and an Esso garage with Subway - all within walking distance Nearby Asda, Starbucks, and a library and gym Bus stop two minutes away with routes to Preston, Chorley and Bolton Bamber Bridge train station with routes to Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Blackpool and beyond Who Lives at Stonethwaite? The service currently supports three sociable individuals who enjoy: Meals out and day trips Walks and exploring the local community Board games, movies, sports, documentaries, and comedy shows Baking, craft activities, and group socialising The home is lively, friendly, often busy, and ideal for someone who enjoys a sociable atmosphere and group activities. "Stonethwaite has a friendly atmosphere. There is always lots of laughter It's a busy house but a very happy one. We have a great staff team who go above and beyond." - Manager, Stonethwaite What You Bring Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous Excellent communication, written, and IT skills A passion for empowerment, inclusion, and person-centred support A commitment to leading by example Shift Patterns Full-time: 37.5 hours per week Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday (This position is predominantly Monday-Friday shifts) Flexibility essential to meet the needs of the people we support Rotational shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Feeling Valued in Your Career At Lifeways, your contribution matters. You'll join a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and encourages your ideas to shape the future of support. What We Offer Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits Funded Health & Social Care qualifications Free DBS check Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000) Gym discounts (save up to £192/year) Health cash plans and eye-care benefits 10% B&Q discount for all team members Access to the Blue Light Card £200 employee referral reward 3% employer pension contribution 8 paid training days per year Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications Apply Today Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.Take the next step in your care career - we're excited to meet you! PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Registered Manager Children s Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum D.O.E + Excellent Benefits Location: Burnley, Lancashire Hours: 40, full-time Shifts: 9:00 am 5:00 pm HCR is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a caring and innovative provider who has been operating since 2015. We are leading the search for an experienced Registered Manager to oversee three supported living services across Yorkshire and Lancashire. The services provide high-quality care and support for children and young people experiencing eating disorders, recovering from abuse, or struggling with substance misuse, as well as adults and younger people in step-down units, supporting those with psychiatric needs, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, dementia, learning disabilities, autism, or other mental health, including new parents adjusting to life changes. Registered Manager Duties: Work with senior management to support the growth and development of Supported Accommodation, Domiciliary Care, Residential Family Assessment Centres, and Supported Living Services Maintain Ofsted and CQC registration for the respective services and responsibly act as the Registered Manager overall. Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations Oversee the Domiciliary Care team, ensuring support, CQC compliance, and best practice standards. Ensure all services operate within budgetary constraints while achieving key performance targets Registered Manager Benefits: Yearly pay reviews NEST pension scheme Free parking Free DBS Excellent welfare support Registered Manager Requirements: Must have 2 years of experience working in a supervisory role in children's care. Ideally, to have, but not essentia,l an NVQ Level 5 or Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Children s Services or be willing to obtain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in children s residential care or children s social services management, with a strong track record of delivering safe, high-quality care and support If you have 2 years experience in residential childcare and have been a leader, deputy, or registered manager, we want to hear from you! Apply now for the Registered Manager role or contact Larissa at HCR today.

We are a dynamic charity which supports adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health. We operate two Learning Centres, Charity Shop and Café in Northampton, and we aspire for further growth within the West Northants area. We place our service users at the centre of what we do and pride ourselves on their having a fulfilled happy time. Our ethos, our motive is their achievement. We are recruiting a Head of Care Services to join our senior team and to play their part in the ongoing development of our activities, ensuring that we maintain high quality standards and a person-centred approach. The ideal applicant will have experience in ensuring the care and wellbeing of individuals, ideally with learning disabilities, autism and mental health, including the preparation of the range of paperwork and audits covering all aspects of care in a Day Centre setting, The postholder will have knowledge of managing staff and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes, experience of interacting with Social Services and Health professionals, knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and managing the minimising of risk, strong I.T and communication skills and ability to contribute as part of a team and on their own initiative. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Section A: Service User Wellbeing Ensure that we are in receipt of all appropriate current information on service users to fulfil our duty of care and support. This includes by way of examples, information on general health, allergies, medication, behavioural issues, and general interests. Ensure we have in place all Individual Risk Assessments as required to fully inform staff members of the needs of each service users and equip them with the knowledge to respond accordingly. Section B: Parent / Carer and Professional Liaison Maintain either in person or through the Centre Care Managers, regular communication with all parents / carers and ensure we create a team approach to jointly working on the wellbeing of the service user. Respond to all incoming communication in a timely manner which ensures we build our reputation as a valued provider and support. Section C: New Referrals Provide the focal point on the recruitment of new service users, identifying opportunities from brokerage and other sources, such as Specialist Schools, and ensure that each potential attendee and their parents / carers are supported through the process of visit, taster days, making choices and arranging the financial package. Ensure we are able to meet the selection and reporting requirements of each stakeholder seeking to place an individual and that they likewise can comply with our own service delivery requirements. This will be enacted in liaison with the CEO and Head of Business Services. Please see attachments for further responsibilities A full clean U.K. driving licence and qualification in Health and Social Care are welcomed. We value our staff team and are accredited by the Living Wage Foundation in paying all our staff on or above the Real Living Wage. Please note we require a CV and a completed application form. References and a full enhanced DBS check will be required. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7th October 2025 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025,

Job Title: Experienced Support Worker - Children and/or Adults Location: PRESTON/BLACKBURN Pay: £13.68 per hour Contract: Full-Time Temp to Perm Hours: 37.5+ per week Note: Sponsorship not available About the Role We are recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for immediate, full-time roles in Preston and Blackburn. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with complex needs. You will join a committed care team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support both 1:1 and in small groups. The role involves encouraging independence, building positive relationships, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment. About the Client Our client is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist care for children and adults, offering tailored residential and supported living services. They support individuals with: Autism (severe) Learning disabilities Mental health needs Dementia Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Challenging behaviours The Preston service is a rural home for up to five children and young people (aged 8-19) with autism and learning difficulties, with good transport links nearby. Key Responsibilities Provide personal care and hygiene assistance. Support daily activities, encouraging independence. Build positive relationships with residents and families. Promote a safe, welcoming, supportive environment. Essential Skills & Experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Resilience, flexibility, and energy. Experience with SEN, autism, and/or challenging behaviours. Confidence in providing personal care. Behaviour management skills. Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult). Desirable: Health & Social Care Level 3. Training/experience in Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS (training can be provided). Development & Training Fully funded training (Team Teach, Makaton, PECS). Clear progression pathways: Support Worker ? Line Manager ? Senior ? Assistant Manager ? Manager. Personalised career development support. Apply Now If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Email: Call: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'