Service Manager - Horsham West Sussex

The Disabilities Trust; Itchingfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is looking for a Service Manager to oversee the service quality and lead a dedicated team. With a competitive salary of up to £48,000 per annum and a commitment to employee development, this role is key to supporting residents to live independently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing quality services, budgeting, and a diploma in Health and Social Care. This position offers excellent benefits including 38 days of annual leave and various staff discounts.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Company Pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Manager with a diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience managing multi-site residential services.
• Strong commitment to person-centred service.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the service ensuring high quality treatment.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Market the service to potential commissioners.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Quality service management

Education

QCF (NVQ) level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Service Manager - Horsham, Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum. Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon‑Fri). Ready for your leadership to make a greater difference? You can inspire a passionate team to help residents live life their way. Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Service Features

• Sixteen ensuite bedrooms, two self‑contained flats, and five separate bungalows on the grounds
• Two fully equipped rehabilitation skills kitchens
• Four assessment and therapy rooms
• A courtyard and a garden area
• Activities rooms, including an art and crafts room
• Three communal lounges/areas, including a main TV lounge, games room, and one quiet room

You will manage all aspects of the service to ensure the highest quality standards of treatment and care. We want you to lead, motivate and develop your multidisciplinary team – empowering them to perform to their potential when supporting residents. We have ambitious plans for the future. So, you can further make your mark by managing the organic and planned change within the service, and by marketing the service to potential commissioners and referrers.

About you

• A Registered Manager with a QCF (NVQ) level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• A record of managing a high quality, multi‑site residential service
• A strong commitment to person‑centred independence‑building services
• Experience of managing budgets and financial systems
• An experienced people leader with a track record of developing a team and managing performance

Benefits

• A competitive salary of up to £48,000 per annum
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Company Pension
• Long service and staff awards
• Nationwide employee staff discounts including discounted eating out and shopping
• Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in‑store.

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

Additional information

We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled; therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.