Service Manager

Description:

Registered Service Manager
Market Deeping/Peterborough Area-Up to £38,000 per annum

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued
At Voyage Care, we know that great managers create great services. That's why we reward your dedication with:
Stream, giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
Funded Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts at high street retailers
24/7/365 GP access for you and your family
Cash plans for colleagues and their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards
Ongoing training and career development opportunitiesAre you ready to lead a service where quality, stability and person-centred support are already thriving?
We're looking for a passionate and inspiring Registered Service Manager to lead one of our well-established residential services in the Peterborough area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the reins of a highly regarded service with an excellent reputation, a stable and experienced team, and a warm, welcoming culture that has been carefully developed over many years.

Supporting eight adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, epilepsy and complex care needs, this service is all about helping people live fulfilling lives, maintain strong community connections and achieve meaningful outcomes.
The people we support enjoy active and engaging lives, supported by a dedicated team who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. Community involvement, meaningful activities and strong family relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role
As Registered Service Manager, you'll lead a skilled and established team, ensuring the highest standards of care, quality and compliance are maintained while bringing your own ideas and leadership style to help the service continue to flourish.

You'll work closely with families, healthcare professionals, commissioners and internal stakeholders to ensure we continue delivering exceptional support and positive outcomes.
Responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day running of the service
Leading, developing and motivating your team
Completing supervisions, appraisals and performance management
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and colleague development
Ensuring regulatory, legislative and company standards are met
Completing audits, action plans and service reviews
Managing service budgets and resources effectively
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with families and professionals
Promoting person-centred practice and positive outcomes for the people we support
Participating in the on-call rota as required
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an enthusiastic leader who combines strong operational skills with a genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities.
You will have:
Experience working within Learning Disability services
Experience supporting people with complex care needs
Knowledge of supporting individuals with epilepsy and physical disabilities
Strong leadership and people management skills
A good understanding of CQC expectations and quality standards
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, or willingness to achieve this
Previous Registered Manager experience, or experience as a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads by example, builds positive relationships and is committed to delivering outstanding support.

Why You'll Love This Role
This isn't a turnaround service.
It's a well-established, well-respected home with:
A fully staffed and experienced team
Excellent compliance and training standards
Strong support from an experienced Deputy Manager and Senior Team
Positive relationships with families and local professionals
A welcoming, community-focused culture
Opportunities to bring fresh ideas and continue developing an already successful service
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while joining a service with strong foundations and a fantastic reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Voyage Care?
We embrace people's differences and encourage you to Be You. As long as you've got the passion to make someone's life better, we'll give you the training, support and opportunities you need to build a rewarding career.

We encourage our colleagues to Grow Together, offering excellent training, career progression and long-term job security within one of the UK's leading social care providers.
Apply today and help us continue creating exceptional outcomes for the people we support.
All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references