Registered Service Manager

Sanctuary Supported Living; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in the UK is looking for a Local Service Manager to lead service delivery and manage a dedicated team. Responsibilities include CQC registration, compliance, financial performance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a managerial background in Adult Social Care, preferably with NVQ Level 5 qualifications, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to supporting residents. The role promises generous benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Financial wellbeing support

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within Adult Social Care.
• Experience managing a CQC regulated environment preferred.
• Experience managing accommodation-based services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of the service and manage the team.
• Develop relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee safe and compliant medication management.

Skills

Experience in a managerial role within Adult Social Care

Computer skills: electronic care planning, Word, Excel

Communication skills with clarity and confidence

Compassionate and caring approach

Ability to support service users' personal development

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The role of Local Service Manager will include :

• CQC Registration as Manager
• Leading the overall delivery of the service, through the management of the team and liaison with the Area Service Manager
• Developing and maintaining relationships with partners, key stakeholders and external agencies
• Oversee safe and compliant medication management across the service
• Manage tenancy agreements and support residents with housing-related needs
• Lead and develop a motivated staff team to deliver high‑quality care
• Working closely with our internal and external partners to achieve KPI’s
• Overseeing the service’s financial performance and managing the budget
• Responsibility for health and safety in the service

Skills and experiences :

• Proven experience of working in a managerial role within an Adult Social Care Service with NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience of managing a CQC regulated environment is preferable
• Experience managing accommodation‑based services
• Confident in computer skills such as electronic care planning, word, excel
• Able to communicate with clarity and confidence across all levels, building trust with residents, staff, and external stakeholders
• Open‑minded and solution‑focused approach, embracing challenges with resilience and confidence to overcome obstacles and drive continuous improvement
• Compassionate, caring, and hard working with a hands‑on approach to support
• Experience of working in a personalised way supporting service users to maximise opportunities for personal development

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you :

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24 / 7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage adviceExclusive discounts through our e‑hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards

Job Reference : 226067

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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.