Service Manager
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1318078868 |
Summary
Service Manager – Specialist Care Home | Up to £60,000
Lead with purpose in a high-quality neurological care and rehabilitation service.
Our client is looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to lead the operations of a well-established registered care home that specialises in complex nursing and rehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a service that provides person-centred, specialist care in a highly supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will be a confident leader with a strong clinical or care management background, capable of ensuring outstanding care quality, team performance, and compliance with all statutory regulations.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) managing registered care homes
- Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and quality assurance standards
- Experience in managing care for complex or neurological conditions is highly desirable
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Full UK Driving Licence required
What’s in it for You?
- Life Assurance – peace of mind for you and your family
- Company Pension Scheme
- 38 days annual leave – including bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the registered care home, ensuring full CQC compliance and the highest standards of care
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary team, promoting a positive and accountable culture
- Ensure each resident’s physical, emotional, and social needs are effectively met through well-managed, individualised care plans
- Monitor care quality through audits, reviews, and feedback, implementing continuous improvement strategies
- Act as a key liaison with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care
- Maintain accurate records, reporting, and ensure full safeguarding and health & safety compliance
Reference: WILL142373/AP
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