Supported Living Manager | Complex Needs Service | West Sussex

Supported Living Manager – Complex Needs Service

Location: Worthing
Salary: £43,000+ per annum
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced care leader looking for a role where your skills and values can have a genuine impact?

SDR Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Supported Living Manager to lead a bespoke supported living service in Worthing, supporting a young individual with autism, a learning disability, and complex health needs, including epilepsy.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a growing, family-owned care organisation where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference - supporting someone to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy a fulfilling life within their own home.

About SDR Care

At SDR Care, people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a family-owned organisation, our values of Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility guide how we support the individuals we care for and the teams who deliver that support.

We believe great care starts with great people, and we are committed to supporting our colleagues through training, development, and a positive working environment.

What We Offer

• £43,000+ annual salary


• Annual bonus scheme


• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)


• Pension scheme


• Life insurance (following successful probation)


• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility)


• Ongoing training and career development


• Structured induction programme


• Supportive senior leadership team


• Employee referral scheme


• Enhanced company sick pay (following probation)

About the Role

As Supported Living Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of a highly personalised supported living service.

You will lead, support, and develop a dedicated team to ensure high-quality, person-centred support is provided consistently. You will promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes while ensuring the service meets CQC standards and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships, influence positive change, and create a support environment where the individual can truly thrive.

About the Individual We Support

The individual we support is:

• A young person with autism, a learning disability, and complex health needs


• Someone who enjoys building relationships and engaging with others


• Passionate about outdoor activities, music, water play, and trampolining


• Supported with epilepsy and requires a consistent, structured approach

Your leadership will help ensure they continue to enjoy meaningful experiences, develop confidence, and live life on their own terms.

About You

You will have:

• Previous management experience within supported living, residential care, or community services


• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs


• Knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards


• Experience leading and developing care teams


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• A passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week


• Monday to Friday


• Participation in an on-call rota


• Flexible working arrangements considered

Why Join Us?

This is more than a management role - it is an opportunity to lead a service that changes lives.

You will support a dedicated team, develop meaningful relationships, and help create a safe, positive environment where someone can achieve their goals and enjoy everyday life.

If you are a compassionate leader looking for a rewarding opportunity with a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Join SDR Care and become part of a team where people matter, values drive decisions, and great care is at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information:
We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.