Service Manager (Learning Disabilities)

Atrium Associates Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Cambridge is seeking a Service Manager to lead a compassionate care team for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-quality care culture. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or QCE Level 5 and experience in care management. This position promotes independent living and builds a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing or supervising within a care setting.
• Deep understanding of social care legislation and quality standards.
• A proactive, people-first approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and embed a culture of high-quality care and support.
• Oversee daily operations, including budgeting and staff rotas.
• Maintain full compliance with sector regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

IT Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or QCE Level 5

Job description

Lead With Purpose Service Manager (Learning Disabilities)

Atrium Healthcare is hiring on behalf of a client for a strategic and compassionate Service Manager to guide a care service that supports individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

You ll balance service delivery, team leadership, and compliance management while working flexibly, with most hours Monday to Friday and occasional observational shift coverage.

What You ll Do:

• Lead a team and embed a culture of high-quality care and support

• Develop best practices through coaching and practice leadership

• Oversee daily operations, including budgeting and staff rotas

• Promote a safe environment that encourages positive risk-taking

• Maintain full compliance with sector regulations

What You ll Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 or QCE Level 5 (or willingness to complete it)

• Proven background in managing or supervising within a care setting

• Deep understanding of social care legislation and quality standards

• Strong communication, time management, and IT skills

• A proactive, people-first approach to leadership

This is an ideal opportunity for a service leader who wants to shape care standards and drive meaningful outcomes.

For more information, please get in touch with Vicky on (phone number removed).

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.