Registered Service Manager / Care Manager

Leonard Cheshire Disability; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Service Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for individuals with acquired brain injuries. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budgets to promote positive outcomes for clients. Join a dynamic organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and making a meaningful impact in their lives. Embrace the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while contributing to a compassionate and supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to earned pay before payday via Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Free DBS / AccessNI check or PVG membership

Excellent pension scheme with life cover

Flexible annual leave options

Cash Health Plan for dental and optical costs

Relevant training and development opportunities

Recognition schemes like Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognized nursing or social care qualification and registration.
• Significant experience managing care teams in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision to the staff team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage budgets effectively for a financially sound service.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Customer Service

Education

Nursing or Social Care Qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Service Manager

Full time, 35 hours per week.

Oakwood is an acquired brain injury unit based in Offerton, Stockport. We support adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury or associated neurological conditions. We deliver short-term rehabilitation and cognitive support. Please click onto the link to view more information about us Oakwood.

This service is rated "Good" by CQC.

We are looking for a Service Manager who has a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience in successfully managing a care service.

Would you like to join our team and support our values and ethos, continuing the impactful work we do in making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities?

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide clear direction, management, and supervision to the staff team.
• Lead with passion to ensure the service is well run and promotes positive outcomes for disabled people.
• Ensure the service complies with health and safety regulations and statutory obligations.
• Manage budgets effectively to operate a financially sound service.
• Handle recruitment, staff training, development, and performance management.
• Maintain registration for the service.

Candidate Requirements:

• A recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration (as appropriate).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Significant experience managing care teams or in a supervisory/managerial role within a care environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Understanding of financial management and budget handling.
• Experience across various departments (therapies, transport, catering, administration, care, maintenance) is advantageous.

Please see the detailed job description via the link below for more information.

About Us

We are committed to providing quality frontline care and support in our care homes, nursing homes, and supported living services. Our approach promotes independence and choice for over 1,600 individuals with disabilities daily.

Employee Rewards Include:

• Access to earned pay before payday via Wagestream.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Free DBS / AccessNI check or PVG membership.
• Excellent pension scheme with life cover.
• Flexible annual leave options.
• Cash Health Plan for dental, optical, and other costs.
• Relevant training and development opportunities.
• Recognition schemes like Refer a Friend bonus.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and more.