Service Manager Location: Burnham on Sea, Somerset Ever felt that your 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 role working 35 hours per week, leading community-based services that support adults with autism and complex needs to live independently and confidently. You will be responsible for operational delivery, team leadership, and service quality, ensuring care is safe, compliant and person centred. What you will be doing: * Lead the day to day running of designated supported living services * 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 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 role: * Salary of £32,577.00 to £44,075.00 per annum * 33 days annual leave including public holidays, with buy and sell options * Pension scheme and life assurance (2x 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