Service Manager
Remote · United Kingdom or GB
United Kingdom or GBRemoteFull TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationSocial WorkUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
License Or Certification
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Social Work
Job Summary
Service Manager responsible for operational leadership of health/social care services, overseeing 4–5 service packages with ~900–1,000 commissioned hours weekly, direct line management of 30+ staff, budget and KPI oversight, regulatory compliance (CQC/Single Assessment Framework), on-call rotation seven days a week, and collaboration with HR, Clinical Support, Finance, and commissioners to ensure high-quality, person-centred care and service development across Lincoln, Doncaster, and Norwich.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in operational leadership within health or social care
- Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Leadership or Management
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Proven experience in budget and P&L management
- Strong understanding of supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or complex needs
- Knowledge of commissioning and contract management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems (e.g., finance, rostering, client management)
Additional Requirements
- We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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