Senior Service Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Greater Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
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SKILLS

CQC Registered Manager Multi-site Management Complex Needs Services Safeguarding Financial Management People Management Level 5 Health & Social Care Full UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Service Manager

Location: Greater Manchester (travel required across Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, North Wales)

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + £3,600 car allowance + bonuses

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Sector: Social Care

About the Role

Right Match Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Greater Manchester. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Senior Service Manager (Complex Needs). This is a full time and permanent position working for a very well established care company in the field of mental health, learning disabilities and autism. Very interesting and varied role with scope for progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support multiple supported living services
  • Lead service development, start-ups and transitions in partnership with Locality and New Business teams
  • Ensure services meet or exceed CQC and regulatory standards
  • Coach, mentor and develop Registered Managers, Service Managers and frontline teams
  • Build strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities and professionals
  • Manage budgets, risks, quality assurance and continuous service improvement
  • Contribute to regional Senior Management Team discussions
  • Lead or support complex HR investigations when required

Requirements

  • Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Management/Leadership qualification (Level 3+)
  • Experience as a CQC Registered Manager
  • Multi-site management experience within complex needs services
  • Experience with safeguarding, inspections and statutory authorities
  • Financial and people management experience
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

  • Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
  • Dedicated learning & development programmes
  • Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
  • DBS check paid
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual Employee Awards Evening
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Career progression within the company

How to Apply

If interested please apply via the form on this page or contact Tom Kurczab at Right Match Recruitment Group.

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