Service Manager – Learning Disabilities– Almondsbury & Longwell Green
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,290 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Almondsbury, Bristol |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Milestones Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Milestones Trust is seeking an inspirational Service Manager to lead two of our Learning Disability Services – Crantock Drive and Bath Road. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver modern, responsive, and sustainable services that provide high-quality, personalised support to the people we support.
This role offers the chance to develop and enhance your leadership and management skills, influence how services are led, and sustain positive cultures – all while keeping the needs and aspirations of the people we support at the heart of everything you do.
Key Duties:
Lead and inspire teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and person-centred services.
Ensure compliance, meet management responsibilities, and consistently achieve and exceed service KPIs.
Develop and implement your vision for the future of the services, aligned with Milestones Trust’s values and priorities.
Foster positive cultures where staff feel supported, recognised, and empowered to use their strengths.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure services remain innovative and responsive.
Skills and Experience:
Proven management experience in social care or related services.
Strong systems knowledge and ability to oversee service operations effectively.
Experience in coaching and leading staff teams, recognising and harnessing individual strengths.
Creative, energised, and motivated to drive positive change.
A driving licence is preferred due to the multi-site nature of the role.
Here at Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
- 34 days Annual Leave Entitlement (including all recognised public holidays)
- Get paid when you want – Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet.
- Refer a Friend Scheme earning you up to £750
- Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
- Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
- Learning and development opportunities for you to build your career
- Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of - £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. Dental, Therapies, Optical, Maternity/Paternity, NHS Prescriptions etc.
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Lizzie Jerome on 07801167619.
This role offers the chance to develop and enhance your leadership and management skills, influence how services are led, and sustain positive cultures – all while keeping the needs and aspirations of the people we support at the heart of everything you do.
Key Duties:
Lead and inspire teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and person-centred services.
Ensure compliance, meet management responsibilities, and consistently achieve and exceed service KPIs.
Develop and implement your vision for the future of the services, aligned with Milestones Trust’s values and priorities.
Foster positive cultures where staff feel supported, recognised, and empowered to use their strengths.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure services remain innovative and responsive.
Skills and Experience:
Proven management experience in social care or related services.
Strong systems knowledge and ability to oversee service operations effectively.
Experience in coaching and leading staff teams, recognising and harnessing individual strengths.
Creative, energised, and motivated to drive positive change.
A driving licence is preferred due to the multi-site nature of the role.
Here at Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
- 34 days Annual Leave Entitlement (including all recognised public holidays)
- Get paid when you want – Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet.
- Refer a Friend Scheme earning you up to £750
- Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
- Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
- Learning and development opportunities for you to build your career
- Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of - £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. Dental, Therapies, Optical, Maternity/Paternity, NHS Prescriptions etc.
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Lizzie Jerome on 07801167619.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.