Service Manager Adults Learning Disabilities

Brook Street; Accrington; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a skilled Service Manager for adults with learning disabilities in Accrington. The role involves leading a team, managing services across multiple sites, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, qualifications in Health & Social Care, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £31,595.20, comprehensive training, and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly pay reviews

Enhanced training and support functions

Access to digital perks and discounts

Welcoming and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing services across multiple sites.
• People-oriented and committed to making a difference.
• Valid driving licence and vehicle access for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Team Leaders across services locally.
• Manage and support care professionals' development.
• Monitor delivery of individual activities and progress.

Skills

Experience working with learning disabilities

Strong organisational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management (or working towards)

Job description

Service Manager - Adults Learning Disabilities

Permanent, full time with generous benefits! Based at services covering Accrington, Lancashire. If you're ready for a new challenge or step up in your career within the adult social care sector, we're seeking a skilled Service Manager to work for an established provider of care and support to vulnerable people with learning disabilities, ABI, complex needs, and mental health issues. If you have experience overseeing services across multiple sites, and have the skills to effectively lead a team to deliver the outcomes for people with disabilities and complex needs, we would like to hear from you.

The Role

• Leading a team of Team Leaders, overseeing approximately 5 services locally in Accrington for adults with learning disabilities.
• Manage and support a team of care professionals, providing guidance, supervision, and development opportunities to promote high standards of care.
• Lead the team in promoting each individual's well‑being, safety, and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities that address agreed goals and track progress against agreed outcomes and well‑being measures.
• Work in line with all company policies, procedures, and CQC legislation.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring person‑centred approaches are maintained at all times.
• Take the lead on safeguarding procedures, ensuring all staff are trained and vigilant to protect vulnerable adults.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with learning disabilities and/or mental health or complex behaviours across multiple sites.
• People‑oriented, calm, professional, and committed to making a difference.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel within your services.
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or qualified through experience, and either holding Level 5 Leadership & Management or working towards it.
• Relevant experience of leading, supervising, and motivating a team.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams within a care setting.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with service users, families, and external agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £31,595.20 per annum with yearly pay reviews.
• Focused career development and support functions.
• Enhanced training, including personal and professional development.
• Access to digital perks, such as discounts.
• Welcoming and inclusive company culture with progressive well‑being support.
• Leading provider in adult social care at the cutting edge of support delivery, embedding digital platforms.
• Opportunities for colleagues in various roles.

If you're ready for your next career move and meet the above criteria, please apply now!