Care Service Manager: Lead & Elevate Teams

Leonard Cheshire; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

40% of pay before payday

Blue Light Card

Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Kent is seeking a Service Manager for Chipstead Lake to lead a dedicated team delivering person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role requires registered nursing or social care qualifications, strong leadership and the ability to oversee recruitment, budgets and regulatory compliance.

You’ll work 9am-5pm with on-call flexibility and play a key part in developing the service to help adults with learning disabilities live their lives their way.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain the appropriate registration for the service(s).
• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
• Manage recruitment, training, development, and performance of staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource deployment.
• Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Develop innovative approaches to improve services and share best practice.
• Step in to provide hands-on support where needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team leadership

People management

Education

Nursing or social care qualification and registration

Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Leonard Cheshire in Kent is seeking a Service Manager for Chipstead Lake to lead a dedicated team delivering person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role requires registered nursing or social care qualifications, strong leadership and the ability to oversee recruitment, budgets and regulatory compliance.

You’ll work 9am-5pm with on-call flexibility and play a key part in developing the service to help adults with learning disabilities live their lives their way.