Service Leader

Community Integrated Care; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £31,847

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

No uniforms

Shopping discounts

Ongoing training & career progression

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Financial hardship fund

Wellbeing investment

Free DBS check

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a Service Leader (Level 2) to lead a team of Support Workers across three supported living services in the Halton area. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with some flexibility; contract is Permanent - 37.5 hours per week.

You will bring strong leadership in health and social care, drive safeguarding and quality care, and collaborate with families, professionals and external agencies. A UK driving license and own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care setting.
• Experience leading a team and developing staff.
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding support with values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff across three services.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee safeguarding and ensure CQC compliance.
• Manage day-to-day operations, budgets and health & safety.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Handle admin, reports and audits.
• Recruit and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

People development

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

• Wellbeing investment - your health matters

Are you a caring and compassionate person looking to lead a team within health & social care?

Do you love developing others and want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support?

Then maybe this Service Leader (Level 2) role is for you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• £31,847 salary - because your time and care are valuable


• Holidays - 25 days plus bank holidays to help ensure a great work life balance


• Pension Scheme - Save for your future


• Do what you love - hobbies, chats, walks, cooking, development… it’s all part of the job


• Multi award-winning charity - we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support


• Supportive leadership - we’ve got your back, always


• No uniforms - just comfy, casual clothes


• Shopping discounts - because treats are important


• Ongoing training & career progression - grow with us


• Recommend-a-Friend bonus - bring your besties and get rewarded with Love2Shop vouchers


• Financial hardship fund - we’re here when life gets tough


• Wellbeing investment - your health matters


• Free DBS check - we’ve got it covered

About Community Integrated Care

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We transform lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment.

Our charity was founded in 1988 and we were one of the pioneers of the ‘Care in the Community’ agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives.

Since then, we’ve remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK. Today, we support more than 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland.

We have a proud history of breaking boundaries and are always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships.

Working closely with the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Support Workers across three supported living services in the Halton area.

Our Support Needs & Challenges

You will be supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities to thrive in their own homes!

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (with some flexibility available for the start and end times of your day)

Contract: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

UK Driving License Required? Yes and own vehicle

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting staff (rotas, supervision, performance)


• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care


• Handling safeguarding concerns and ensuring CQC compliance


• Overseeing day-to-day operations, budgets, and health & safety


• Working with families, professionals, and external agencies


• Managing admin, reports, and audits


• Recruiting and developing staff

What We're Looking For

At Community Integrated Care, we recognise that great leadership in social care comes from more than just experience. We’re looking for individuals who lead with values, inspire others and are committed to delivering outstanding support. Whether you’re an experienced Registered Manager, a Senior Leader or an experienced Senior or Deputy ready for your next challenge, this could be the role for you

You’ll already have experience in a health or social care setting and:

• Be positive, proactive, and approachable


• Have experience developing and managing intensive support plans


• Be committed to helping people feel part of their local community


• Feel comfortable using basic IT systems

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you’ll hold a relevant professional qualification, such as:

• NVQ Level 3 or above

What You’ll Bring

We’re searching for someone who leads with both compassion and confidence:

• A kind heart and a flexible, can-do attitude


• Strong leadership experience within health & social care


• A genuine passion for helping people live independent, fulfilling lives

You’ll be someone who can confidently support and guide your team, ensuring every individual receives the safe, high-quality care they deserve.

Have questions about the role?

Reach out to our friendly Recruitment Specialist [e-mail] / 07816 266959

Need adjustments during the process?

Email [e-mail].

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.