Care Manager

Voyage Care Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyage Care Ltd in Harrow is seeking a Service Manager to lead a residential service with a focus on person-centred support and continuous improvement. You will shape the service culture, develop a high-performing team and build strong partnerships with families and professionals.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strategic oversight and a compassionate leadership style to enable adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs, or transferable leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• The ability to motivate teams and drive positive outcomes.
• Confidence building relationships with stakeholders, families and professionals.
• Leads with compassion, positivity and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the service.
• Inspire and develop a motivated, high-performing team.
• Create a positive and inclusive culture.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure truly person-centred support for every individual.
• Manage resources, occupancy and service performance.
• Support colleagues through coaching, development and recognition.
• Help create a home where people we support can live fulfilling, independent lives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder relations

Compassionate leadership

Job description

Ready to lead a service where your ideas truly matter?

At Voyage Care, we're looking for a passionate and people-focused leader to join our welcoming residential service in Harrow. Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager seeking a new challenge or care manager ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This is more than just a management role. It's a chance to make your mark, bring fresh ideas, develop a great team and create an environment where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

Our welcoming 8-bed residential home supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. With a strong sense of community, dedicated colleagues and meaningful relationships at its heart, the service offers a real family feel. We're looking for an inspirational leader to bring fresh ideas, build on what's working well and help shape the next exciting chapter of the service.

Why join Voyage Care?

We know that great leaders deserve great support. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Stream - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Funded Blue Light Card with discounts at hundreds of retailers
• 24/7 GP access for you and your family
• Health cash plan options for colleagues and dependants
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Industry-leading training and development programmes
• Clear career progression opportunities within a national organisation
• A supportive leadership team that wants you to succeed

At Voyage Care, you'll be empowered to Be You, develop your career and make a lasting difference every day.

About the Service

Located in Harrow, our detached residential home provides person-centred support for adults with:

This is a service with a genuine family feel, where relationships, compassion and person-centred support are at the heart of daily life. Alongside its strengths, the service presents an exciting challenge for a confident leader who can bring fresh ideas, strengthen performance and inspire the team on the next stage of its journey. Now we’re looking for a leader who can bring energy, creativity and a fresh perspective to help us continue delivering outstanding support.

The Opportunity

As Service Manager, you'll have the freedom to lead, influence and inspire.

You'll focus on:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the service
• Inspiring and developing a motivated, high-performing team
• Creating a positive and inclusive culture
• Building strong relationships with families and professionals
• Driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement
• Ensuring truly person-centred support for every individual
• Managing resources, occupancy and service performance
• Supporting colleagues through coaching, development and recognition
• Most importantly, you'll help create a home where the people we support can live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from:

• Experienced Registered Managers seeking a fresh challenge
• Care Managers ready to step into their first registration
• Service Managers within adult social care looking for greater autonomy and development

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs, or transferable leadership experience gained within the wider social care sector or related care services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• An understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• The ability to motivate teams and drive positive outcomes
• Confidence building relationships with stakeholders, families and professionals
• Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads with compassion, positivity and purpose.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service with real potential and make it your own. If you're looking for a role where your voice will be heard, your ideas welcomed and your leadership genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your leadership career with Voyage Care.

All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.