Job title: Supported Living Manager (Clinical)

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum DOE + annual bonus

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours, Mon–Fri + on-call)

Location: Lancing, BN15, West Sussex, UK.

Company: Exclusively via Pivotal People (confidential client)



About the Role

Lead specialist adult care across two single-occupancy supported living sites. You’ll be supernumerary to the rota, supported by a Deputy, on-site teams, senior management and head-office teams — giving you the headspace and opportunity to run a well-led and outstanding service: people, quality and clinical governance. You’ll support adults with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities and epilepsy, and provide clinical governance across specialist services. The scope and pace give you influence from day one, with a clear route into broader clinical leadership as services grow.

About the Organisation

A growing, family-owned provider with services across Sussex and Hampshire and clear plans to expand. The provider has a fast-growing reputation as a great employer, underpinned by a values-led culture, hands-on leadership and investment in people, training and clinical quality. You’ll be supported by on-site teams, senior management and a responsive head-office function, with a clear growth pathway in the years ahead. Bespoke is a keyword in their DNA - everything they do is about their service users and ensuring every bespoke everything to their needs.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations across two single-occupancy supported living sites, ensuring safe, person-centred support.
Maintain CQC compliance (Single Assessment Framework): audits, action plans and continuous improvement.
Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding, medication governance and incident learning.
Provide clinical governance input across specialist services (policies, protocols, competencies and training).
Build strong relationships with individuals, families, MDTs, commissioners and community partners.
Manage rotas, budgets and accurate reporting.
Requirements

NMC-registered nurse with PIN(RGN); Other clinical background considered
Leadership and management experience in supported living/community LD, Epilepsy and Autism; PBS exposure.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and CQC standards.
Calm, values-led leadership with excellent communication and coaching skills.
UK right to work (visa sponsorship is not available), enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references,
Full UK driving licence.(and access to your own vehicle)
Benefits

31 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.
Company contributory Pension scheme. 3/5%
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Life insurance and access to private medical cover post-probation
Company sick pay (post-probation),
Structured induction, ongoing CPD and a supportive, values-led culture.
Clear progression as services expand (pathway into broader clinical leadership and potential Registered Manager remit).
How to Apply

Apply via our website or email your CV to recruitment@pivotalpeoplecare.com quoting 33231.

Questions? Call 01903 963805. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

Pivotal People is recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client.

Equal opportunities: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.