Service Manager — Lead Caring Team in Community Support

Leonard Cheshire; Colchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Contributory pension

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire offers a Service Manager role in Colchester, leading the Essex Community Support and Enabling Service - Heathcroft. The post is a full-time, fixed-term position with a 6-month FTC and a salary of £36,000–£40,000 pro rata.

The role requires a recognised nursing or social care qualification and Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care. You will manage staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage with families and external agencies to improve services.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration (as appropriate).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A warm, supportive, and motivating approach.
• Flexibility to travel and participate in on-call duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain the appropriate registration for the service(s)
• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care
• Manage recruitment, training, development, and performance of staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and Health & Safety requirements
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource deployment
• Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Develop innovative approaches to improve services and share best practice
• Step in to provide hands-on support where needed

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Organisational skills

On-call flexibility

Education

Nursing or social care qualification and registration

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Leonard Cheshire offers a Service Manager role in Colchester, leading the Essex Community Support and Enabling Service - Heathcroft. The post is a full-time, fixed-term position with a 6-month FTC and a salary of £36,000–£40,000 pro rata.

The role requires a recognised nursing or social care qualification and Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care. You will manage staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage with families and external agencies to improve services.