Service Lead (Driver) - Residential Care & Quality

Right Match Recruitment Group Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase

Dedicated learning & development

DBS check

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group, on behalf of a very prestigious client in Peterborough, is seeking an experienced Service Lead for a full-time, permanent role within a well-established care company focusing on mental health, learning disabilities and autism.

You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure person-centred care, and develop staff while overseeing budgets and safety standards. This is a driver-required position with opportunities for progression and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a residential or supported living service.
• Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality assurance.
• Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• Resilient, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable adults and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the day-to-day management.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care in line with CQC standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff teams.
• Oversee support plans tailored to each individual's needs and aspirations.
• Manage budgets, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with service users, families, and external agencies.
• Drive service improvement and quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

CQC knowledge

Staff development

Safeguarding

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Right Match Recruitment Group, on behalf of a very prestigious client in Peterborough, is seeking an experienced Service Lead for a full-time, permanent role within a well-established care company focusing on mental health, learning disabilities and autism.

You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure person-centred care, and develop staff while overseeing budgets and safety standards. This is a driver-required position with opportunities for progression and professional development.