Service Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | S71 1HX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Accede Support Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 04/2026 /SM |
Summary
The Role
The Part‑Time Service Manager will oversee day‑to‑day operations across a small supported‑living service, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality support. You will work closely with staff, families, and professionals to maintain excellent standards and deliver positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers
Ensuring compliance with CQC, safeguarding, MCA, and organisational policies
Overseeing rota planning, incident management, and quality assurance
Completing audits, support plan reviews, and risk assessments
Supporting staff development, supervision, and reflective practice
Building strong relationships with commissioners, social workers, and families
Promoting a positive, person‑centred culture across the service
About You
We are looking for someone who is confident, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent care.
Essential:
Experience in supported living, learning disability, autism, or similar services
Strong understanding of CQC requirements and safeguarding
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Competent in digital systems, record‑keeping, and compliance processes
Desirable:
Level 3 or 5 Health & Social Care qualification (or working towards)
Experience managing behaviours of concern
Experience with digital care management systems
What We Offer
Flexible part‑time working pattern
Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
A values‑driven organisation where your ideas and expertise are welcomed
Opportunity to shape and grow a high‑quality service
The Part‑Time Service Manager will oversee day‑to‑day operations across a small supported‑living service, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality support. You will work closely with staff, families, and professionals to maintain excellent standards and deliver positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers
Ensuring compliance with CQC, safeguarding, MCA, and organisational policies
Overseeing rota planning, incident management, and quality assurance
Completing audits, support plan reviews, and risk assessments
Supporting staff development, supervision, and reflective practice
Building strong relationships with commissioners, social workers, and families
Promoting a positive, person‑centred culture across the service
About You
We are looking for someone who is confident, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent care.
Essential:
Experience in supported living, learning disability, autism, or similar services
Strong understanding of CQC requirements and safeguarding
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Competent in digital systems, record‑keeping, and compliance processes
Desirable:
Level 3 or 5 Health & Social Care qualification (or working towards)
Experience managing behaviours of concern
Experience with digital care management systems
What We Offer
Flexible part‑time working pattern
Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
A values‑driven organisation where your ideas and expertise are welcomed
Opportunity to shape and grow a high‑quality service
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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