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Posted 02 August, 2026

Service Manager

Thendon Resourcing Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Service Manager Supported Living - Learning Disabilities and Complex NeedsAre you an experienced Care Manager / Service Manager / Deputy Manager with a background in managing care services for adults with learning or physical disabilities with complex care needs? Do you want to work for a company that support their staff well with competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits, well-resourced services, work/life balance and a supportive working environment? If so, we're recruiting for a Service Manager role that might be right up your street!As a Service Manager of this supported living service for adults with complex needs, your focus will be on delivering exactly what you came into care to do managing quality focused services that truly enrich the lives of the people you are there for. This is a charity who pull out all the stops to ensure that people they support are able to lead full and flourishing lives.Salary and Benefits£33,841 per annum25 days leave plus bank holidays which increases after 5 years serviceOccupational sick pay scheme (after probationary)Employee assistance and well-being programme,Rewards and recognition scheme Gift VouchersPensionLife assuranceCareer-enhancing trainingThe Service Manager RoleYour focus is on supporting and managing the teams who deliver care within the supported living service and ensuring that high-quality person centred support is consistently provided.Take responsibility for the development and implementation of systems and processes within the serviceEnsuring through auditing that all care documentation is up to date and is reflective of each individuals needsDealing with any safeguardingEnsure that when peoples care needs change that they are re-assessed, and new contracts put in place to meet peoples needs.Work with your manager to develop and grow the serviceDeputise in the absence of the Complex Care ManagerAbout youYoull need to be an experienced Deputy Manager / Supported Living Manager / Service Manager of a regulated care service before - such as a care home or supported living service.Youll be driven by a passion to deliver services for people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities that are truly-person centred and make a difference to peoples lives.Ideally, youll hold QCF level 5 qualification in Leadership of Social Care but if not, as long as you are willing to work towards it, we can consider you.Youll be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of CQC standards, and legislation relevant to managing social care.Interested? To be considered for the Service Manager role, please click apply to submit your CV to Laura at Thendon Resourcing and well be in touch within 1-2 business days to discuss your application.Please dont delay getting your application across - we are looking to interview for this role ASAPTPBN1_UKTJ