Service Manager - Specialist Neurorehabilitation Service

ZipRecruiter; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in neurorehabilitation services seeks a Service Manager to oversee operations and clinical standards for a residential service for adults with brain injuries. This role involves leadership of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care, compliance, and community integration, while promoting person-centred approaches. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Group life assurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential care services, ideally in neuro or complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and clinical aspects of the service.
• Drive quality improvement and manage compliance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Team Development

Person-Centered Care

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Service Manager – Specialist Neurorehabilitation Service

Salary: Up to £49,440 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday – Friday

Location: Crawley

Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a specialist provider of neurorehabilitation services in their search for an experienced Service Manager to lead one of their well-established residential services for adults with acquired brain injuries.

This service provides tailored neurorehabilitation in a supportive residential environment, delivered by a passionate and highly skilled multidisciplinary team including rehabilitation support workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and speech and therapists.

The aim is to empower to regain independence and reach their individual rehabilitation goals, with a strong emphasis on community integration and person-centred care.

The Opportunity

As the Service Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all operational and clinical aspects of the service to ensure high standards of care and compliance are maintained. This role offers a chance to drive quality improvement, lead a dedicated team, and support the delivery of evidence-based neurorehabilitation.

You will also play a key role in future-proofing the service, managing change, and building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as commissioners and referrers.

Candidate Requirements

We’re looking to speak with professionals who have:

• A NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience managing residential care services – ideally within neuro, complex needs, or specialist rehab
• A proven ability to lead, develop, and performance manage a multidisciplinary team
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing service budgets
• A commitment to delivering person-centred, independence-focused care

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £49,440 per annum
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave annually
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Group life assurance and pension scheme
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

The organisation places a strong focus on staff wellbeing, career development, and inclusivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and compassionate leader to make a real difference in a specialist setting.

Interested?

This role is being handled exclusively by Compass Associates. Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Contact Details:

To apply, or for more information and an informal discussion about the post please contact Ed Amaral on 02394214487 or email [e-mail]

Recommendations: Compass Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation/rebate.