Interim Service Manager The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Interim Service Manager for a three-month assignment based between Barrow and Kendal. In this critical senior role, you will take operational responsibility for our housing support service, providing effective leadership to a team of Support Workers. Your focus will be on ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, managing performance metrics, and driving continuous service improvement to achieve the best outcomes for our vulnerable residents. Key Duties: · Provide effective operational leadership and strategic direction to the housing support service and frontline teams in Kendal. · Line manage, motivate, and develop staff, creating a culture of trust and ensuring up-to-date professional training across the service. · Oversee and monitor service performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), using robust data analysis to track outcomes and implement improvement plans. · Deliver effective and efficient customer-focused services in full accordance with statutory, legal, and regulatory housing requirements. · Manage service budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation, forecasting expenditure, and driving value for money. · Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with external agencies, local authorities, health professionals, and community stakeholders. · Iden...