Service Manager

BRC; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC in Exmouth, Devon is seeking a Service Manager to provide temporary management cover at our 16+ supported accommodation service.

The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week, starting ASAP, for 2–3 months, with a £30,000 per annum pro rata salary and an opportunity to lead a team, safeguard residents, and improve outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or youth work
• Experience in leadership / line management
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries for work with young people

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the staff team via supervision and development.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain care standards, care planning, risk assessments and records.
• Collaborate with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Support young people to gain independence and positive outcomes.
• Manage incidents and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure the service remains safe, well maintained and compliant.
• Support rotas, staffing and budget management; participate in on-call rota

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Youth work

Education

Relevant social care qualification

Job description

Service Manager

Location: Exmouth, Devon

Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Temporary, 2 3 months

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Start: ASAP

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to provide temporary management cover at our 16+ supported accommodation service in Exmouth, Devon.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced social care professional who can confidently lead a team, oversee the day-to-day running of a service and ensure young people receive safe, high-quality and personalised support.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and support the staff team, including supervision, performance management and development.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards of care, support planning, risk assessments and record keeping.
• Work closely with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Support young people to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage incidents and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure the service remains safe, well maintained and compliant.
• Support rotas, staffing and budget management.
• Participate in the management on-call rota.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant qualification in social care, health & social care, youth work or a related field.
• Previous management or senior-level experience.
• Experience of line managing and leading staff.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within supported accommodation, social care or a similar setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A calm, professional and positive approach.
• Availability to start ASAP and commit to the 2 3 month temporary contract.

Experience of working within an Ofsted-regulated service and knowledge of the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 would be desirable.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure registered on the DBS Update Service.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.