Health and Care Service Manager
Location: Swansea and surrounding area
Salary: £28,507 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 17.5 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (until end of Mar 26)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential (Business mileage will be reimbursed)
Do you have great leadership skills and can get the best out of people?Would you love to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people?
For over 75 years, the British Red Cross has supported the NHS and provided a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and supported people in crisis following an emergency.If you are organised and motivated then this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Health and Care team as aService Manager.You will manage health and care services, ensuring all appropriate standards and requirements are met and service contracts maintained.
What does a day in the life of a Service Manager involve?
* Ensuring services are developed and implemented within the framework of national guidelines and to national expectations but flexed to meet local needs.
* Ensuring the area is working within Corporate Plan; service standards are achieved and maintained.
* Supportingdevelopmentsand contracts.
* Quality and performance management.
* Line management of staff.
What does it take to be a successful Service Manager?
* Management experience and excellent organisational skills with an ability for prioritising your own & other people’s workload against competing deadlines.
* Experience of working in a health or social care setting or voluntary organisation and delivering high quality services to people in need.
* Sound working knowledge of Microsoft 365; Outlook, word processing, presentation and spread sheet packages.
* Ability to prepare, manage and monitor budgets.
Closing date for your application is 23rd July 2025.
This could be a secondment opportunity for internal applicants.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
* Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
* Flexible working:We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
* Learning & Development:Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
* Discounts:Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Support:Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
* Team Working:Support our mission in a collaborative team.
* Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
* Season ticket loan:Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
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