Service Manager in Lewes - CV-Library

Service Manager
Location: Lewes
Salary: Competitive
Our client is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.
The Role
As their Service Manager, you’ll lead their children’s residential and domiciliary services, ensuring every young person in their care receives outstanding support. With their state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape lives.
What you’ll be doing:
* Oversee the daily operations of the Children’s Home bungalows, ensuring that care services meet all required standards set by OFSTED.
* Act as the Registered Manager and Safeguarding Lead for designated bungalows, ensuring the highest standards of safety, well-being, and care for children and young people.
* Lead and manage the operational delivery team, providing clear direction, supervision, and professional development to ensure high performance and excellent care.
* Manage and optimise operational systems, resources, and Colleagues to maintain compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
* Ensure the effective implementation of care plans and safeguarding protocols, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support the individual needs of children and young people.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
* Proven experience in managing residential services, ideally within children or specialist care settings.
* A comprehensive understanding of OFSTED and standards for residential care.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team.
* Experience in acting as a Registered Manager and/or Safeguarding Lead is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to balance operational needs and regulatory compliance.
* Relevant qualifications in health and social care (Level 5 or equivalent).
Benefits
* Discount facilities
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Healthcare Cashplan
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Health & Wellbeing Centre
* Death in Service benefit
* Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
* Onsite Café
* Free parking.
Plus, they cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application