Assistant Service Manager / Senior Support Worker / Supported Living

Job description

We're excited to offer a brand‐new opportunity for a full‐time Assistant Service Manager with experience in a similar social care role, whether that's as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader. This is a supported living service in Tadley

Our Tadley services provide support to individuals with complex health needs and diverse learning disabilities. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate either an existing interest in, or a willingness to engage with, the hobbies and interests of those we support, whilst exhibiting strong adaptive communication skills – including clear articulation, appropriate pacing, and the use of accessible language.

You'll have a strong background in supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs, along with confidence in managing budgets and financial information. A solid understanding of sector legislation, regulatory standards and best practice is essential, as is the ability to work closely with the Service Manager to lead a positive, motivated and successful team.

You'll recognise the importance of balancing safety with positive risk‐taking, and you'll stay up to date with policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of support. You'll play an active role in recruiting, developing and managing staff fairly and consistently, and you'll help nurture a culture of continuous improvement across the service.

Flexibility is important too, as the role includes taking part in a management cover of Rota that may involve both day and night shifts. A general shift could be 7am-2;30pm or 2;30pm-10pm.

In addition as a practice lead some weekends are required to be worked.

There is also the expectation that you will take part in the on call process

Driver with full UK valid driving licence essential – ability to travel to the service location and drive the service vehicle/s.

Benefits you can expect!

• £29,012
• High quality training that supports your career development.
• Paid enhanced DBS check.
• Flexible working.
• Shopping discount via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website.
• Paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to a health portal, counselling and support.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tadley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English