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Are you looking for an opportunity as an Assistant Service Manager where you can obtain career progression while making a difference to the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to oversee their service in Tadley, Hampshire. The service specialises in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour, so experience within this client group is highly desirable. In return, you will be offered an opportunity to represent an ever-growing organisation who offer excellent career progression and benefits including enrolling you for and funding an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.

Job Purpose of an Assistant Service Manager:

• Motivate and inspire your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example.
• Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, you will empower the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations.
• Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team you will help to oversee and manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Service Manager:

• Being an empathetic, compassionate, and patient individual by providing in person-centred approaches for those who you support and leading your team to success.
• Being an effective communicator with the ability to influence others and to ensure you get the best from your team. You will possess excellent leadership and team management skills to ensure you and your team work collaboratively and effectively.
• Being an effective coach and mentor for your team and possess good IT skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and making the commitment to see things through and get the best outcomes for the people you support.

Requirements:

• Having a strong understanding of best practice in delivering support to people with different needs and a passion for doing so.
• You will have excellent communication and people management skills and have knowledge and a good understanding of current CQC regulations and compliance within the new framework with a proven track record of quality assurance and service improvement.
• Their services operate 24/7, 365 days a year and shift patterns will include early mornings and late evenings and you must be flexible to cover the rota at the service.

What they offer you:

• £29,000 per annum.
• NVQ Level 5 after 6 months.
• Excellent Career Progression.
• 28 annual leave days.
• Further Qualifications and Training.
• Attractive Benefits Package.
• Company Pension Scheme.

Are you looking for a Service Manager position where you can obtain fantastic career progression while making a difference to the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for a Service Manager to oversee a brand-new service in King s Lynn, Norfolk. The service specialises in supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and autism, so experience within this client group would be highly desirable. In return, there is an opportunity to work for an ever-growing organisation who offer excellent career progression and benefits including enrolling you for a NVQ Level 5 after 6 months.

The successful Service Manager will be responsible for:

• Motivating and inspiring your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example.
• Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, you will empower the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations.
• Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team you will help to oversee and manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets.

Key Skills:

• Being a Service Manager is much more than just a job and you will have a chance to put your empathy, compassion, and patience centre-stage in our person-centred approach to providing support and leading your team to success.
• Being an effective communicator with the ability to influence others and to ensure you get the best from your team. You will possess excellent leadership and team management skills to ensure you and your team work collaboratively and effectively.
• Being an effective coach and mentor for your team and possess good IT skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and making the commitment to see things through and get the best outcomes for the people you support.

Requirements:

• Having a strong understanding of best practice in delivering support to people with different needs and a passion for doing so.
• Having experience of management of registered or supported living services including appraisals, coaching, performance management, managing budgets and financial information, as well as ensuring an inclusive working environment.
• You will have excellent communication and people management skills and have knowledge and a good understanding of current CQC regulations and compliance within the new framework with a proven track record of quality assurance and service improvement.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or a desire to work towards one.

What they offer you:

• £35,000 per annum
• Excellent Career Progression
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Further Qualifications and Training
• Attractive Benefits Package
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme

Service Manager
Permanent
40,000
Dorset

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Service Manager to join an organisation on a permanent basis in Dorset.

Responsibilities of the Service Manager:

• Support offenders transitioning from custody into the community, promoting successful rehabilitation and resettlement.

• Monitor and support residents within Approved Premises, ensuring their wellbeing, compliance with licence conditions and the safety of themselves and others.
• Conduct regular inspections, monitor resident behaviour and build positive relationships, working closely with colleagues and external agencies.
• Contribute to public protection by ensuring residents comply with their licence conditions, providing support to staff and assisting with out-of-hours duties when required.

Essential Experience of the Service Manager:

• Full UK Driving License
• Enhanced DBS

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston - Managing Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a real difference in people's lives? Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting Service Manager opportunity!

Location: North West London, NW9 6TD, covering Edgware (HA8) and Borehamwood (WD6)

Salary: 31,936 - 35,027 per annum (dependent on qualification)

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon is a charity providing comprehensive support services for people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families. We offer services spanning nursery and school through to further education, employment opportunities and supported living. While we serve the Jewish community, we celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Service Manager - The Role:

As Service Manager, you will ensure the organisation delivers person-centred services to all members while building strong relationships with them, their families and the local community. You will supervise and manage a team of support workers, write care and support plans, manage rotas, and handle team management including annual leave, appraisals and performance management. You will partner with the Registered Manager to deliver strategic objectives across the operations division.

Service Manager - Key Responsibilities:

- Work alongside the Registered Manager to organise and write care and support plans, risk assessments and person-centred services while adhering to organisational policies and quality systems

- Manage day-to-day operational requirements, quality measurements and monitoring of the service

- Deputise for the Registered Manager and carry out all associated duties during their absence

- Ensure the service has appropriate resources and staffing levels to support members

- Keep all members informed of social, recreational and community opportunities and facilitate access

Service Manager - You:

- Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care with experience in rota planning across 24-hour, 7-day operations

- Previous experience in financial management, budget control, line management and working with adults with a learning disability and autistic people

- Ability to address employee issues fairly and consistently, with knowledge of CQC fundamental standards, safeguarding procedures and regulatory inspection processes

- Flexible worker able to participate in on-call rotas with a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle

- Right to work in the UK

Benefits:

- 21 days paid holiday per year, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays and major Jewish festivals

- Company pension scheme

- Occupational sick pay after qualifying period, increasing with length of service

- Employee assistance and wellbeing programme with free access to independent advice and counselling

- Development and career progression opportunities

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We cannot offer Visa Sponsorship at this time; all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

To submit your CV for this exciting Service Manager opportunity, click Apply today!

Service Manager

Location: Exmouth, Devon
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Temporary, 2 3 months
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Start: ASAP

About the role
We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to provide temporary management cover at our 16+ supported accommodation service in Exmouth, Devon.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced social care professional who can confidently lead a team, oversee the day-to-day running of a service and ensure young people receive safe, high-quality and personalised support.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and support the staff team, including supervision, performance management and development.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards of care, support planning, risk assessments and record keeping.
• Work closely with social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Support young people to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage incidents and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure the service remains safe, well maintained and compliant.
• Support rotas, staffing and budget management.
• Participate in the management on-call rota.

• A relevant qualification in social care, health & social care, youth work or a related field.
• Previous management or senior-level experience.
• Experience of line managing and leading staff.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within supported accommodation, social care or a similar setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A calm, professional and positive approach.
• Availability to start ASAP and commit to the 2 3 month temporary contract.

We're looking for a Innovative, organised and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health Social Care Services in Tower Hamlets.

43,000.60 per hour annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Tabard Court provides specialist step-down support and accommodation for men with significant mental health needs and offending histories.

The working pattern for this role includes; Mon-Fri, 9-5pm with flexible working when required

What you'll do:
The Service Manager is responsible for the effective management of all aspects of service delivery, including line management of relevant frontline staff and effective management of stakeholder relationships.
1. Service Leadership, Customer Knowledge and Relational Practice
Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of every customer's baseline presentation, communication style, routines, relationships, strengths, vulnerabilities, triggers, early warning signs, protective factors, risk factors, medication arrangements, legal or forensic restrictions and agreed support and risk-management plans.
Remain visible and accessible within the service and have sufficient direct contact with customers to identify subtle changes that may not be apparent through scheduled keywork, handovers or electronic records.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

About you:
Personal Attributes
Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services and maintain clear standards in a complex, dynamic environment.
Calm, resilient and able to remain thoughtful and professionally boundaried when faced with hostility, threats, conflict, uncertainty or professional disagreement.
Practical, logical and well organised, with the ability to manage multiple competing clinical, operational, housing, staffing and contractual priorities.
Confident, respectful, articulate and sensitive in communication, with the ability to build trust while maintaining

What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets.
Experience of delivering to housing-management performance targets and managing tenancy sustainment within supported accommodation or a comparable setting.

Desirable:
CMI/NVQ Level 4 or higher, or equivalent management qualification.
Other relevant professional membership or specialist qualification.
Formal training in structured professional judgement tools such as HCR-20 or START.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Registered Service Manager - Longford

Location: Horley, Surrey (RH6 7DS)
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly across a 7-day week
Service: Residential service supporting 6 adults

Are you an experienced care leader looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are looking for a passionate and values-driven Registered Service Manager to lead our established residential service in Horley, supporting six adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead at a small, established service where you can really get to know the people you support, build a strong team and create a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

The service supports an ageing population, so experience within learning disabilities, autism or elderly care will be considered. Strong leadership and management experience is essential.

You'll be an experienced care professional with the confidence to lead a team, make decisions and drive high standards. Most importantly, you'll be someone who genuinely cares about people and believes that great support should be built around the individual.

You will bring:

• Strong leadership and management experience within health or social care.
• Experience working with learning disabilities, autism or older people.
• A genuine passion for person-centred care and improving people's quality of life.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• The ability to motivate, coach and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

We're proud to be an organisation where our values aren't just words on a page - they genuinely influence how we work every day.

We have a strong culture of advocacy, choice and person-centred support, ensuring the people we support have a voice and are empowered to live the lives they want.

We also place a huge emphasis on staff development and progression. We want our people to feel supported, valued and given the opportunity to grow in their careers.

As Registered Service Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture of the service, develop your team and make a lasting impact. You'll be supported by a wider organisation that understands the importance of good leadership and gives managers the opportunity to lead with purpose.

This is a role for someone who wants to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive and genuinely people-focused organisation - somewhere you can build strong relationships, develop your career and feel proud of the work you do.

If you're an experienced care leader ready for your next challenge and want to lead a service where your leadership really matters, we would love to hear from you

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Independence.

At Hft, a leading Social Care provider, we stand alongside learning-disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Deputy Service Manager, you ll work closely with the Service Manager to create supported living services that provide genuine choice, independence, and opportunities to achieve goals.

You ll lead and inspire your team to deliver safe, inclusive, and person-centred support, turning everyday moments into experiences that bring dignity, skill-building, and belonging. Your leadership will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of the people we support. We support four young males at this complex service in Coleford, living in four self-contained flats with access to a lovely shared garden. Each individual has access to their own vehicle and they enjoy getting out and about with their support team.

What you'll be doing

As a Deputy Service Manager, you ll lead and inspire your team to create meaningful, outcomes-focused services:

• Spend at least 20% of your time on shift, supporting your team, role-modelling great practice, and mentoring colleagues
• Lead by example, promoting kindness, respect, and person-centred values in everyday practice
• Coordinate and oversee person-centred support across multiple services, ensuring consistency and quality
• Keep services safe, compliant, and focused on positive outcomes for the people we support
• Observe and support your team s practice, offering constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement
• Encourage and develop your team, helping them grow in confidence, skills, and expertise
• Build open, trusting relationships with families, carers, partners, and external agencies
• Support your Service Manager by stepping in when needed, ensuring services run smoothly and consistently
• Take part in the on-call duty manager rota and occasionally support in other services, helping the wider team as needed

Who You Are

You re passionate about enabling learning disabled adults to live life their way, and you bring:

• Experience managing supported living services for learning disabled adults
• A Level 4 Lead Practitioner Diploma in Adult Care or hold a Level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale as part of a development plan
• Strong leadership skills that inspire and develop your team
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to delivering excellent services
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Life at Hft

Joining Hft means becoming part of a team that believes every learning disabled adult should have the opportunity to live life their way. We re a social care provider with a clear focus on the people we support, and we re committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable services.

In this role, your leadership will directly influence how people achieve their goals, build independence, and engage with their communities. You ll be part of a warm, inclusive environment where your guidance helps teams grow, take initiative, and deliver experiences that truly matter.

Our values guide everything we do: we re kind and compassionate, inclusive, positive, and solution-focused, with a clear vision for the best possible life for everyone we work alongside.

What We Offer

• A role with real impact, where your leadership empowers others
• A warm, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Access to award-winning training and career development
• Flexible pay options via Wagestream
• Wellbeing support including Digital GP, counselling, and mental health services
• Discounts on mobiles, life assurance, and referral rewards
• Family-friendly policies and return-to-work bonuses

Stand alongside learning disabled adults as they live life their way. Apply today and become part of a future where everyone s life is truly their own.

Accessibility: We believe everyone should have the support they need to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or in the role itself, Hft - proudly a Disability Confident Employer - is committed to ensuring disabled people can apply, succeed, and thrive with us.

Background checks: We re committed to keeping the people we support safe, so this role requires a satisfactory DBS and background checks. Don t worry; we ll guide you through the process.

WE RE HIRING REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER & NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL

Fishponds, Bristol BS16
£50,000 £60,000

NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

We are looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Registered Service Manager & Nominated Individual to lead a supported accommodation service for -year-olds in Bristol.

This senior leadership role requires a passionate professional committed to delivering positive outcomes for young people while ensuring the service consistently meets the highest standards of Ofsted compliance, safeguarding, and quality.

• Provide effective leadership and management of the supported accommodation service, ensuring person-centred, high-quality care
• Maintain responsibility for Ofsted registration and ensure full regulatory compliance
• Deliver outstanding support that promotes positive outcomes for young people
• Motivate, inspire and develop the team to achieve exceptional performance
• Oversee safeguarding, risk management, health & safety, and conduct regular quality audits
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy to optimise service efficiency and delivery
• Forge and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities and external agencies
• Support business development activities, including securing new placements and contracts
• Drive continuous improvement to sustain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

• Proven leadership and management experience within a regulated care environment
• Thorough knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements
• Demonstrable ability to manage staff performance and uphold service quality
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Competence in managing budgets and operational performance
• Valid driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle
• Ability to fulfil all requirements for Ofsted registration

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent social care qualification
• Ofsted Registration experience
• Experience within supported accommodation or residential care settings
• Familiarity with quality auditing and continuous service improvement
• Understanding of local authority contracts and business development processes

If you are an experienced Registered Manager / Service Manager seeking a senior leadership opportunity in Bristol, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Interested? Please contact me directly or email (url removed).

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Supported Living Service Manager to lead and oversee our supported living services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care tailored to individuals with diverse needs. In this role, you will coordinate daily operations, supervise care staff, and develop personalized care plans that promote independence, dignity, and well-being.

You ll be managing a team supporting 16 people with learning and physical disabilities, and autism in a newly developed community of self-contained flats and bungalows.

Being part of the setup and planning of the service, once in post you will recruit to your own brand-new staff team which will be an Assistant Service Manager and Support Workers.

This is not just another job. It s a values-led, person-first role where you ll have the autonomy to shape a service around individual needs, aspirations, and routines, ensuring that every decision, every improvement, and every smile has real meaning.

Having experience in setting up a new service is highly desirable and it is essential that as our new Service Manager has a fun, positive and can-do attitude!

The successful applicant will be expected to be in post three months prior opening.

Why this role is special

• You ll lead a skilled, dedicated team who care deeply about making a difference.
• You ll build trust, connections, and opportunities that help someone grow, explore their world, and feel truly understood.
• You ll be supported by a strong, committed family and professional network, all working towards the same goal.
• And most importantly you ll be backed by an organisation that always puts people first.

Who we re looking for

You re not just a manager, you re a leader, mentor, and motivator. You ll bring:

• A genuine desire to create and maintain a high-quality, person-centred service.
• Experience in leading and developing teams, with confidence in safeguarding and compliance.
• (Ideally) a Level 3 5 Health & Social Care qualification, or the drive to achieve it.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Above all, you bring energy, warmth, and heart to everything you do.