Manager

  • Job Reference: SMS
  • Date Posted: 29 January 2026
  • Recruiter: Able Personnel
  • Website: https://ablepersonnel.co.uk/
  • Location: Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
  • Salary: £32,577 to £44,075
  • Sector: Management
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Manager
Location: Burnham on Sea, Somerset

This role is for the Living Services Department for 6 individual Houses for people to live independently in the community.

Ever felt that your leadership experience in adult social care could create real, lasting impact beyond day-to-day management? This role offers the opportunity to lead high quality services that genuinely change lives.

At Able Personnel, we are recruiting on behalf of a respected and values led care provider for an experienced Service Manager to oversee supported living services based in Somerset.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, leading community-based services that support adults with autism and complex needs to live independently and confidently.

What you will be doing:

  • Leading and managing the day-to-day designated adult services for Autism and complex needs, to ensure they are safe, effective and aligned with the companies values.
  • Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
  • Prepare services for inspections and drive continuous improvement
  • Lead and develop staff through supervision, coaching and performance management
  • Manage recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
  • Oversee delegated budgets and support financial sustainability
  • Build positive relationships with families, commissioners, and partner agencies
  • Prepare services for inspection readiness 

What we are looking for:

  • Experience managing adult social care services, ideally within autism or complex needs
  • Strong leadership and people management capability
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and operational challenges
  • A values driven and resilient approach to leadership

Desirable:

  • Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards
  • Experience of service improvement or transformation
  • Understanding of person centered and trauma informed practice

Why you will love this role:

  • Salary of £32,577.00 to £44,075.00 per annum
  • 33 days annual leave including public holidays, with buy and sell options
  • Pension scheme and life assurance (2x your base salary)
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
  • Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme and mindfulness resources
  • Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts