Service Manager, Supported Living — Practice Leadership

Daytime Healthcare Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national supported living organization is seeking a dedicated Service Manager for their site in Blackfen, near Bexley. This role involves supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and overseeing a team of staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks. Flexibility in working hours is required, with a focus on maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help, develop, and maintain high-quality service.
• Experience in social care environments.
• Ability to understand and apply legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support service provision for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ensure staff maintain standards of care.
• Manage budgets to keep the service financially viable.

Skills

Supervising/managing a small to medium team

Coaching and developing teams

Understanding legal framework (DoLS, capacity)

Financial management

Education

NVQ level 3 or QCE level 5

Job description

A national supported living organization is seeking a dedicated Service Manager for their site in Blackfen, near Bexley. This role involves supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and overseeing a team of staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks. Flexibility in working hours is required, with a focus on maintaining high standards of service and compliance.