Service Manager (Learning Disabilities)

Are you experienced at delivering health or social care at a high quality to adults with complex needs and learning disabilities?

Operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire, our client provide accommodation-based services to those in need of care and support, and to those who cannot afford to buy or rent homes at market rates. They fulfil this mission by constructing hundreds of essential new homes and offering care and supported housing services to a diverse range of people. They are now seeking 2 Service Managers for two of their small, supported living services, one based in Hemel Hempstead and the other based in Tring.

As Service Manager, you will oversee and support a dedicated team of frontline workers, supporting beneficiaries with a range of physical and learning disabilities. You will manage the service from a practical, logistical perspective, and will liaise with a variety of health professionals, as well as with the local authority. The Service Manager role offers a first step into a management career for those with great experience within housing and social care; successful candidates will be placed onto a management programme and also offered the opportunity to complete recognised qualifications. Extensive training is provided, meaning that you feel fully equipped for this next stage in your career.

To apply for this role, you must have previous experience of working in the care/support field, supporting those with a variety of complex needs. You must have previous experience of overseeing frontline staff, and of working in partnership with a variety of external agencies.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.