Residential Care Service Manager (Learning Disabilities)

Cygnet; Bradford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Monthly reflective practice

CPD opportunities

Expert supervision

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Hawkstone in Bradford, West Yorkshire, seeks a Service Manager to lead a specialist residential service for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role is full-time (40 hours) Mon–Fri with on-call duties and on-site work. DBS check is required.

You will direct operations, ensure CQC/MHCA compliance, and drive high-quality care, staff development and service improvements to support positive outcomes for service users.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading teams in health/social care.
• Experience with people with learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of CQC, MHCA and related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, effective leadership for the service.
• Oversee overall running and strategic direction of the service.
• Ensure compliance with Cygnet policies and regulators.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and staff engagement.
• Meet clinical, budgetary, regulatory and service development targets.
• Lead risk assessment, governance, and investigations as needed.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care

Job description

Cygnet Hawkstone in Bradford, West Yorkshire, seeks a Service Manager to lead a specialist residential service for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role is full-time (40 hours) Mon–Fri with on-call duties and on-site work. DBS check is required.

You will direct operations, ensure CQC/MHCA compliance, and drive high-quality care, staff development and service improvements to support positive outcomes for service users.