Posted 02 August, 2026
Service Leader Supported living
P4 Recruitment Ltd
Skelmersdale, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Service Leader Location: SkelmersdaleSalary: £33,482 per annumFull Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours per Week Monday - Friday - NO on call.Lead with Purpose. Inspire a Team. Change Lives. Are you an experienced leader within Health & Social Care looking for your next challenge?Do you enjoy supporting and developing others while making a genuine difference to people's lives?If you're passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care and empowering people to live independently, we'd love to hear from you.The Role As a Service Leader , you'll work closely with the Regional Manager to lead a supported living service in Skelmersdale , supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.You'll be responsible for leading a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered while creating a positive and supportive environment for both the people you support and your colleagues.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, Deputy Manager or Service Leader ready to develop their career with one of the UK's leading social care charities.Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers.Manage rotas, supervision, performance and staff development.Deliver high-quality, person-centred support.Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.Manage service budgets, audits and day-to-day operations.Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.Support recruitment, induction and ongoing training of new staff.Promote independence, choice and inclusion for the people you support.About the Service You'll be leading a supported living service supporting adults with:Learning DisabilitiesAutismPhysical DisabilitiesBehaviours that may challengeEvery day is different, and you'll play a vital role in helping people live happy, independent and fulfilling lives within their own homes and local community.What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who leads with compassion, confidence and integrity.You'll ideally have:Previous leadership experience within Health & Social Care.Experience managing or supervising staff.Strong knowledge of person-centred support.Understanding of safeguarding and CQC standards.Experience developing support plans and managing complex needs.Good organisational and IT skills.A positive, proactive and approachable leadership style.NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above) is desirable.Full UK Driving Licence preferred.What's on Offer £33,482 per annum25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.Company pension scheme.Guaranteed contracted hours with rotas provided 4-6 weeks in advance.Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities.Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.Employee shopping discounts.Financial hardship support.Wellbeing initiatives and employee support.Free DBS check.Casual dress - no uniform required.Work for one of the UK's largest and most respected Health & Social Care charities.Apply Today If you're an experienced leader who is passionate about supporting others and ready to take the next step in your Health & Social Care career, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.TPBN1_UKTJ
