Job Description
Are you a dynamic, compassionate and ambitious leader who believes everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, feel valued, and be part of their community? We are looking for an inspiring Service Manager to lead and further develop our innovative Finding & Matching Service supporting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism to build fulfilling lives in homes and communities they choose.
About the Role
As Service Manager, you ll take the lead in shaping and growing a person-centred service that meets the highest standards of care and compliance. You ll empower and develop a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring our values of community, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. From managing day-to-day operations and staff development to driving service quality, you ll play a vital role in creating real impact across the lives of the people we support.
We re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in social care, and a passion for innovation. You ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational management with creativity and collaboration. Importantly you will possess significant and demonstrable business development expertise, commercial awareness and the acumen necessary to not just manage but to progress and promote the outreach services offered by Centre 404.
In return, you ll join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values its people, offers opportunities for growth, and is committed to making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finding & Matching service
- Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development
- Maintain compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards
- Drive service growth and build stakeholder partnerships
- Oversee budgets and resource management
About You
- From one year to many years of management experience within social care
- From two years to many years of working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
- Strong understanding of person-centred values and self-directed support
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Significant business development and commercial growth expertise
