Experienced Service Leader - Supported Living

Service Leader – Supported Living (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Salary: £33,482 per year

Location: Skelmersdale

Join a Charity That Puts People First

We are working with a multi-award-winning social care charity that is passionate about changing lives every single day. With a strong focus on choice, dignity, and independence, they deliver innovative supported living services across England and Scotland.

This is a service where your work genuinely matters, and your leadership will help shape brighter futures for the people we support.

The Role

We are looking for a compassionate and confident Service Leader to guide and inspire a dedicated team of support workers.

You will be supporting adults with:

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• Learning disabilities
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• Autism
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• Physical disabilities
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• Complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
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No two days are the same – from daily routines and personal care to community activities, holidays, and life skills development, you’ll play a key role in helping people build independence and enjoy meaningful lives.

You’ll also be responsible for leading a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who leads with heart, purpose, and resilience.

You will have:

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• Experience in a health and social care leadership role
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• A genuine passion for supporting people to live independently
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• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
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• A flexible, positive, and can-do attitude
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• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
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• Knowledge of autism and/or trauma-informed approaches (desirable)
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• Confidence using basic IT systems
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You will be someone who can balance hands-on support with strong leadership and decision-making.

Qualifications

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• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above) – desirable
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• Proven relevant experience in a similar role is essential
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Benefits & What’s on Offer

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• £33,482 annual salary
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• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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• No uniform – wear your own casual clothes
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• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
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• Paid DBS / PVG check
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• Pension scheme
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• Shopping discounts scheme
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• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
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• Financial hardship fund
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• Investment in wellbeing and mental health support
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• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
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• Supportive senior leadership team
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• Work for a multi-award-winning charity investing profits back into people and communities
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Why Join?

This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a service that truly invests in people. You’ll be supported, valued, and given every opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference every single day.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.