Local Service Manager

Sanctuary Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave pro rata

Sick pay

Pension scheme matched up to 7%

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Discounts and Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Local Service Manager for our disability service at Silverbirch View, Sutton Park, Shrewsbury. You will lead the day-to-day delivery, support a compassionate team and build strong stakeholder relationships.

We require an NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, plus strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. The role offers 37.5 hours per week and a competitive salary in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience leading a disability or care service.
• Experience in managing budgets and teams.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service and support your team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and oversee financial performance.
• Recruit, develop and motivate your team to achieve great outcomes.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and adapt working hours when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

IT systems

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Salary: £42,354 - £44,577 per year

Requisition: 230275

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Local Service Manager

£42,354 Rising to £44,577 per year after 12 months service

37.5 hours per week

Lead with purpose, inspire independence

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Local Service Manager to our vibrant CQC-registered CQC-registered disability service at Silverbirch View, Primrose Drive, Sutton Park, Shrewsbury SY3 7FE.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with a disability, that puts people first – every single day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service and support your team
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Manage budgets and oversee financial performance
• Effectively manage and market homes/voids
• Recruit, develop and motivate your team to achieve great outcomes
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and adapt working hours when needed
• Experience in a managerial role within a similar service
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and support people in a personalised way
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and confidence working with partners
• Confident using IT systems and experienced in supporting people with disabilities

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a pension scheme matched up to 7%, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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