Service Manager - Borehamwood - 1 year maternity cover

Mencap; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care services seeks a Service Manager for a maternity cover in Borehamwood. The role involves managing supported living services, ensuring quality care, and developing team capabilities within a diverse and inclusive workplace. Apply your leadership skills to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing in care is essential.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership potential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supported living services and ensure compliance.
• Lead and develop team to meet high standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders and families.

Skills

Leadership

Computer literacy

Self-motivation

Decision Making

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Service Manager - Borehamwood - 1 year maternity cover, Borehamwood

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Client:

Mencap

Location:

Borehamwood, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Advert

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to cover the management of our Supported Living services across Borehamwood for 1 year covering maternity leave, starting at the end of August.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Strong leadership is key to the success of our services. We have developed an exciting leadership approach at Mencap that we call Our Leadership Way. We want to recruit leaders who can demonstrate they have the potential to excel within this framework. In return, we are committed to developing your potential even further.

The suitable candidates will ensure that our services reach the highest possible standards in terms of quality and cost effectiveness - in this way, you will help us to meet needs of the people we support and encourage real involvement and influence in what we do.You will need to be computer literate and have experience managing in care. Self-motivation, determination, confidence, passion for positive changeand anability to make difficult decisions under pressure are also key to this role.

You will need to be flexible with the days you are able to work, as you may need to work an early, late or some weekend work depending on the service needs, also to be part of the manager on call system, and be able to cover for other service managers in the area when on leave.

Key Responsibilities: Quality, Leadership and Relationships

• Work with the people living in the service and the team to ensure high-quality person-centred support
• Monitor the quality of the service, ensuring it is fully compliant.
• Be an exemplary role model for the team and ensure their continuous development to ensure high standards are continuously met
• Liaise with the families and other stakeholders of the people living in the service
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Job Advert

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to cover the management of our Supported Living services across Borehamwood for 1 year covering maternity leave, starting at the end of August.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Strong leadership is key to the success of our services. We have developed an exciting leadership approach at Mencap that we call Our Leadership Way. We want to recruit leaders who can demonstrate they have the potential to excel within this framework. In return, we are committed to developing your potential even further.

The suitable candidates will ensure that our services reach the highest possible standards in terms of quality and cost effectiveness - in this way, you will help us to meet needs of the people we support and encourage real involvement and influence in what we do.You will need to be computer literate and have experience managing in care. Self-motivation, determination, confidence, passion for positive changeand anability to make difficult decisions under pressure are also key to this role.

You will need to be flexible with the days you are able to work, as you may need to work an early, late or some weekend work depending on the service needs, also to be part of the manager on call system, and be able to cover for other service managers in the area when on leave.

Key Responsibilities: Quality, Leadership and Relationships

Work with the people living in the service and the team to ensure high-quality person-centred support

Monitor the quality of the service, ensuring it is fully compliant.

Be an exemplary role model for the team and ensure their continuous development to ensure high standards are continuously met

Liaise with the families and other stakeholders of the people living in the service

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Benefits

Why join Mencap?
•24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
•Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
•A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.