Residential Care Service Manager | Lead & Inspire Teams

Leonard Cheshire; Harwell; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pay advances via Stream

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire in Banbury is seeking a Service Manager to lead a supportive team and deliver high-quality care. You will provide direction, ensure compliance, manage budgets, and support residents with physical disabilities.

You will recruit, train and develop staff, hold service registration, and drive continuous improvement. A recognised nursing or social care qualification and Level 5 Leadership diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in supervisory or management role within care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to travel and participate in on-call duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction, management and supervision of a great staff team.
• Lead with passion to ensure the service is well run and promote positive outcomes for residents.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage the service within budget.
• Oversee recruitment, ongoing training, development and performance needs of staff and hold registration for the service.
• Be part of the LC management team and contribute to service growth and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Organisation

Travel flexibility

On-call duties

Education

Nursing qualification & registration

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership

Job description

Leonard Cheshire in Banbury is seeking a Service Manager to lead a supportive team and deliver high-quality care. You will provide direction, ensure compliance, manage budgets, and support residents with physical disabilities.

You will recruit, train and develop staff, hold service registration, and drive continuous improvement. A recognised nursing or social care qualification and Level 5 Leadership diploma are preferred.