Service Leader
- Spider is advertising on behalf of a
specialist adult small supports provider
seeking an experienced and compassionate
Service Leader
to support autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. This is a
permanent position based in Felixstowe, Suffolk , with full-time and part-time applications considered. Salary:
£35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience. About the role: As
Service Leader , you will oversee the quality of individualised supported living and community support services, ensuring each person's communication, choices, rights and wellbeing shape their everyday care. Working closely with the Operations Manager and senior leadership, you will: Lead person-centred support, respecting individual communication, sensory needs and preferences Observe, guide and develop staff, challenging poor practice and promoting reflective learning Oversee support plans, risk assessments, safeguarding, medicines practice and incident management Ensure compliance with
CQC requirements , the Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation Support staff recruitment, induction, supervision, training and performance management Work collaboratively with families, representatives and healthcare professionals Monitor service quality, maintain accurate records and drive continuous improvement
About you: You will have
experience supporting autistic adults and/or adults with learning disabilities , including individuals with complex needs, alongside proven experience supervising or leading staff. You'll demonstrate a strong understanding of
adult safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and regulated adult social care , with the ability to recognise and respond to non-verbal communication. You'll be compassionate, curious and confident addressing poor practice, with excellent communication, professional judgement and relationship-building skills. Experience in
CQC-regulated supported living, Intensive Interaction, AAC, quality assurance or staff development
would be advantageous. A
Level 5 qualification or Registered Manager experience
is desirable but not essential. You must be willing to work towards relevant qualifications and potential CQC registration, subject to eligibility, regulatory requirements and approval. Induction, supervision and an agreed development plan will be provided. About Them: This specialist provider delivers small, highly individualised support services to autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, placing
compassion, dignity, relationships, quality and collaboration
at the heart of its approach. To be considered,
apply through Spider with an up-to-date CV . Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for correspondence. Additional keywords: Service Leader, Supported Living Manager, Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Autism Support, CQC, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Service Manager, Care Leadership, Felixstowe Jobs, Suffolk Jobs. This vacancy is advertised and managed on our behalf by Spider. Your details will be processed for this vacancy, and you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Full Privacy Policy details will be provided by email upon application.
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