Supported Living Manager (complex needs) Eastbourne New Service!

Join SDR Care as a Supported Living Manager - Shape a Brand-New Service!

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year (depending on experience)

Location: East Sussex (candidates must be local or able to commute reliably)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Driving: Essential for supporting service users in the community

SDR Care is a growing, family-owned provider expanding its specialist supported living services. We're looking for an experienced Supported Living Manager to lead a brand-new, bespoke service supporting a young individual with complex needs, including autism, a learning disabilities, and episodes of dysregulated behaviour.

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a service from the ground up - establishing culture, standards, and a skilled team from day one. As the Supported Living Manager, you'll create a safe, positive, and empowering home environment, lead the team, and ensure person-centred care of the highest standard. Your leadership will make a real difference from day one.

This role requires calm, therapeutic leadership in a high-need environment.

At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility - values you'll embody as a Supported Living Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, and induct a brand-new team
• Establish a safe, structured, and person-centred environment
• Support staff in de-escalation and positive behaviour approaches
• Uphold safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act principles
• Be primarily supernumerary while also joining the rota as needed

Who We're Looking For

• Significant experience supporting or managing individuals with complex autism and dysregulated behaviours
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Mental Capacity Act principles
• Experience in environments where physical intervention may be required
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proven leadership in high-need or intensive support settings
• Previous management experience preferred; experienced Deputy Managers (3+ years in similar settings) considered
• Supported living experience desirable
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) experience

What We Offer

• Mileage allowance for community visits
• Pension & benefits package, including private medical cover
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Structured induction & probation - comprehensive onboarding support
• Strong management support - guidance every step of the way
• Employee referral bonus - £200 on appointment, £300 at one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead a brand-new service and make a real impact, join our SDR Care family as a Supported Living Manager. Email . Call

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

DBS check required following a successful offer.