Willing Care Recruitment Limited • Reading

Supported Living Manager

About this role

Supported Living Manager (Registered Manager) – Reading - £55,000 to £70,000

Are you an experienced Registered Manager in supported living or complex care, looking for a role where you can take full ownership of quality and performance? This position offers the opportunity to lead a growing service in Reading, with a clear focus on strengthening CQC compliance, improving standards, and contributing to sustainable business growth.

Before you apply

  • You must hold NVQ Level 5 Health and Social Care
  • You must have proven experience as a Registered Manager within complex care.
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Key Job Details

  • Salary £55,000 to £70,000
  • Full-time, permanent contract
  • Supported living and complex care setting

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Location

Reading

  • On-call duties on a rota basis

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  • Clear remit to improve quality standards and CQC compliance
  • Opportunity to influence service development and growth
  • Responsibility for operational and budgetary control
  • Structured leadership role with autonomy

What You’ll Need

  • Level 5 in Health and Social Care
  • Minimum 4 years’ management experience within care, ideally complex care
  • Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a supported living or similar setting
  • Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, audits, and compliance
  • Confident leadership style with the ability to challenge and influence

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee care planning and ensure safe, effective delivery across the service
  • Manage risk, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance in line with CQC standards
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and lead internal audits
  • Control and monitor service budgets and operational performance
  • Lead, develop, and hold staff accountable for standards and outcomes
  • Contribute to business development and challenge senior stakeholders where required

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Reference

WILL225390/MW

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