Posted: 16 June
The role
Service Manager
Location: Burnham on Sea Somerset
This Service Manager role is for the Living Services Department for 6 individual houses for people to live independently in the community
Ever felt that your Service Manager leadership experience in adult social care could create real lasting impact beyond day to day management This role offers the opportunity to lead high quality services that genuinely change lives
At Able Personnel we are recruiting on behalf of a respected and values led care provider for an experienced Service Manager to oversee supported living services based in Somerset.
This is a full time Service Manager role working 35 hours per week leading community based services that support adults with autism and complex needs to live independently and confidently
What you will be doing:
• Leading and managing the day to day designated adult services for autism and complex needs to ensure they are safe effective and aligned with the companies values
• Ensure high standards of care safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Prepare services for inspections and drive continuous improvement
• Lead and develop staff through supervision coaching and performance management
• Manage recruitment retention and workforce planning
• Oversee delegated budgets and support financial sustainability
• Build positive relationships with families commissioners and partner agencies
• Prepare services for inspection readiness
What we are looking for:
• Experience managing adult social care services ideally within autism or complex needs
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operational challenges
• A values driven and resilient approach to leadership
Desirable:
• Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards
• Experience of service improvement or transformation
• Understanding of person centred and trauma informed practice
Why you will love this Service Manager role:
• Salary of £32,000 to £34,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays with buy and sell options
• Pension scheme and life assurance 2 times your base salary
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme and mindfulness resources
• Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
