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We’re recruiting a Service Manager for a small, well‑established residential service in the Thurcaston area, supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex needs. This is a settled and stable service with an experienced staff team already in place, offering an excellent platform for a confident manager to build, grow, and lead with purpose.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has management experience in adult social care and is now ready to take the next step—leading a smaller service where you can truly see the impact of your leadership day to day.
About the service
The service is a residential home supporting five individuals, providing personalised, person‑centred care in a calm, homely environment. Relationships, consistency, and quality of life sit at the heart of everything we do here. It’s a service where people are supported to live meaningful, fulfilling lives, and where strong leadership plays a vital role in maintaining stability and high standards.
About the role
As Service Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of the service while being fully supported by an experienced operational leadership structure. You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the home, ensuring safe, high‑quality, compliant care while developing a positive, values‑driven culture for both colleagues and the people we support.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys being visible, leading from the front, and supporting teams to be the very best they can be.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing a stable staff team
Driving quality and ensuring regulatory compliance
Embedding person‑centred practice and consistent standards
Building strong relationships with families and professionals
Managing performance, supervisions, and appraisals
Ensuring safe systems around medication, risk, and safeguardingWho this role is for
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced Service Manager or Deputy Manager who is confident in their leadership ability and ready to step into a role with increased autonomy and responsibility. While the service is small, the role is significant and requires someone with the knowledge and confidence to manage effectively.
You’ll need:
Previous management experience in adult social care
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs
A strong understanding of CQC requirements and quality frameworks
A values‑led approach, with the ability to inspire and support your teamWhy Voyage Care?
At Voyage Care, our values sit at the centre of everything we do. We want our leaders to feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
In return for your dedication, you’ll benefit from:
Stream – access your pay as you earn it
Funded Blue Light Card with nationwide discounts
24/7 GP access for you and your family
Health cash plans
Enhanced retirement leave and long‑service awards
Outstanding training and development opportunitiesWe believe in helping our colleagues grow, progress, and be themselves while making a genuine difference.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re an experienced care leader looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, develop your skills further, and be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Voyage Care. Be You. Grow Together. Make a difference.
All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references
Salary description
£34000.00 - £34000.00 per year