Service Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Seacombe
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Service Management Staff Leadership Person-Centred Support Experience supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviours People management Health & Social Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

As a Service Manager, you will be working closely with the Regional Operations Manager, you will help establish high-quality, person-centred services that support individuals to lead active and fulfilling lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and be involved in setting standards, culture, and best practice from day one.

About the Role

As a Service Manager, you will be working closely with the Regional Operations Manager, you will help establish high-quality, person-centred services that support individuals to lead active and fulfilling lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and be involved in setting standards, culture, and best practice from day one.

You will play a vital role in supporting people with daily routines and encouraging independence

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Service Management – Support the Registered Manager to ensure the service meets CQC requirements, financial budgets, and best practice standards
  • Staff Leadership – Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop your team, managing performance in line with HR policies. Lead team meetings, support audits, and contribute to continuous service improvement
  • Person-Centred Support – Lead in the assessment of new service users, develop and oversee care plans, ensuring high-quality, person-centred individualised support
  • Operational Oversight – Manage rotas, attendance, and staffing levels to ensure the right skills are always in place
  • Training & Development – Ensure all training is completed in line with company standard, support and encourage staff to develop professional qualifications and continuous development
  • Quality & Communication – Liaise and be the point of call for external professionals commissioners, social workers etc,

What we’re looking for

Level 3, in Health & Social Care is required, L4/L5 desirable (Support available to achieve this)

Experience supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviours, learning disabilities, mental health support, or autism.

Excellent people management experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Service Manager or Registered Manager

Full UK driving licence preferred

Experience and enthusiastic about leading, motivating, and developing a new team

Why join us

Competitive Pay – £28,000 – £34,000 (dependent on experience)

Joining Bonus – Receive a £350 joining bonus (pro rata, T&Cs apply)

Annual Leave – 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)

Enhanced overtime rates

Additional Pay for On-Call

Blue Light Card – First year membership paid, giving discounts across retailers, travel and more

Medicash Healthcare – Access to GP services, dental care, opticians, counselling and more

24/7 Counselling Support – Free confidential external support when you need it

Paid Training & Induction – Comprehensive training to help you succeed in your role

Employee Recognition Scheme – Celebrating and rewarding great work

Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money on a new bike and accessories

Free On-site Parking – Available at our services

Apply now to join a team that truly makes a difference every day.

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