Service Leader – Registered – Development Opportunity

Defour Partnership Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national social care charity is seeking a Service Leader / Registered Manager in Knowsley. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team and ensure high-quality person-centered support for individuals with complex needs. Experience in Health and Social Care leadership and relevant qualifications are essential. This role offers a generous salary, benefits including annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working patterns

Company pension scheme

Funded DBS

Career progression and development support

Shopping discounts & wellbeing investment

Qualifications

• Experience as a leader in Health and Social Care, preferably in Extra Care.
• Ability to support individuals with various needs, including intensive support plans.
• Relevant qualifications to manage care services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to provide person-centered support.
• Ensure compliance with care standards as Registered Manager.
• Implement care plans for individuals with complex needs.

Skills

Health and Social Care experience

Team leadership

Compliance management

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care

Social Work or Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Description

Service Leader – Registered Manager

📍 Knowsley, Merseyside

💷 From £30, per annum

🕒 Full-time | Permanent

Defour Partnership is proud to be supporting the recruitment of a Service Leader / Registered Manager for an Extra Care service based in Knowsley on behalf of a respected, national, award-winning social care charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a values‑led and experienced leader to make a real impact in the lives of others by managing a person‑centered, community‑focused service.

The Role

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver outstanding person‑centered support.
• Take responsibility as the Registered Manager for compliance and quality standards.
• Promote independence, dignity, and meaningful community connections.
• Oversee and implement care plans for individuals with complex needs.
• Drive performance, wellbeing and a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

• Experienced in Health and Social Care leadership, ideally in Extra Care or Supported Living.
• Confident in supporting people with a range of needs, including behaviours requiring intensive support planning.
• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care, Social Work, Nursing).
• Strong values‑based leadership approach with excellent communication and team management skills.
• IT‑literate and able to work effectively with internal systems (training provided if needed).

Why Apply?

• Join a multi‑award‑winning charity with a strong people‑first ethos.
• Generous salary and benefits including.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working patterns
• Company pension scheme
• Funded DBS
• Career progression and development support
• Shopping discounts & wellbeing investment

Interested?

To express your interest or find out more, contact

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Let’s shape better lives, together.