Care Home Service Manager - Inspiring Leadership

Leonard Cheshire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Stream – access up to 40% of earnedPay

Blue Light Card discounts

PVG membership

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Inverness is seeking a Service Manager to lead a care team across Cheshire House, delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality services for up to 16 adults. The role covers day-to-day operations, governance and building a positive culture.

You’ll set a clear vision, manage quality and compliance, and strengthen partnerships with families and professionals. A Level 5 Leadership in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred, with strong leadership and budget skills.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willing to work towards).
• Proven leadership and management experience within a care environment.
• Strong leadership presence and people-management skills.
• A track record of driving service improvements, managing change and delivering measurable improvements in quality and performance.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, regulations, regulatory compliance and best practice in health and social care.
• Competent in budget management and service operations

Responsibilities

• Providing strong, visible leadership by setting a clear vision, establishing high standards and inspiring a motivated team to deliver an excellent service.
• Leading through change and driving continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen service delivery, improve quality and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Taking ownership of quality and compliance, ensuring the service meets standards of the care inspectorate, regulatory requirements and all statutory obligations.
• Championing person-centred care, ensuring residents' needs, choices, dignity and independence remain at the heart of everything the service does.
• Creating a positive and accountable culture, empowering colleagues, setting clear expectations and ensuring everyone takes pride in their contribution to the service.
• Maintaining strong clinical and operational oversight, promoting best practice, managing risk and ensuring safe, consistent and high-quality care.
• Building effective external relationships with families, professionals, commissioners and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and enhance the service's reputation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Care service management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Leonard Cheshire in Inverness is seeking a Service Manager to lead a care team across Cheshire House, delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality services for up to 16 adults. The role covers day-to-day operations, governance and building a positive culture.

You’ll set a clear vision, manage quality and compliance, and strengthen partnerships with families and professionals. A Level 5 Leadership in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred, with strong leadership and budget skills.