Supported Living Scheme Manager

Job Title: Scheme Manager Location: Dudley Salary: GBP28,860 per annum (with an option for overtime, paid at support worker rate) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About Us Select Lifestyles Limited provides specialist support for individuals with additional needs, including Challenging Behaviours, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Autism, and Complex Health Needs. Established to make a positive impact, we are an Equal Opportunities Employer focused on charity and community support. About The Role We are seeking a Supported Living Scheme Manager to oversee our services in Dudley. This role is ideal for experienced Team Leaders or Deputy Managers looking to step into senior management. You will be responsible for:

• Managing individual service users needs and overall service operations, ensuring health and safety standards.
• Supporting service users with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours in daily activities, promoting independence and responsibility.
• Maintaining thorough knowledge of service users conditions and ensuring accurate record:keeping.
• Supervising and mentoring support staff, ensuring high standards of personalized care.
• Leading during emergencies, investigating incidents, and reporting to management.
• Providing feedback to management, participating in meetings, and contributing to service improvement.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and on:call duties.
• Developing personalized care plans, risk assessments, and protocols for service users.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary agencies and communicating effectively with management, staff, and service users families.
• Managing budgets effectively and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with intranet and electronic medication systems.
• Providing care on a 1:2:1 basis and covering shifts during leave or unexpected absence.
• Working 37.5 hours per week with on:call responsibilities on a rota basis.

About You You should be compassionate, empathetic, and engaging , with a commitment to supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives, promoting personal choice, independence, and overall wellbeing.

• Applicants must have qualifications or experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• The ideal candidate should hold an NVQ Level 3 or above or be willing to work towards it.

What We Offer

• Rewarding day:to:day experiences.
• Impressive employee incentives.
• Company culture focused on charity and community support.
• Ongoing career progression opportunities.
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Recognition.
• Work anniversary reward scheme with loyalty bonus for long:term staff.
• Annual company fun fair for friends and family of Select Lifestyles.
• Competitive salary.
• 28 days of Annual Leave for full:time staff (pro:rata for part:time).

Additional Information Successful applicants will undergo a full DBS check and provide two written references. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we support. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Supported Living, Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviours, Care Coordinator, Senior Support Worker, Service Manager, Health and Social Care also be considered for this role.