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Service Manager – Children’s Residential Services
Staffordshire Region
Up to £60,000 + Bonuses
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Service Manager to oversee a cluster of children’s residential homes across Staffordshire. This is a pivotal leadership position within a growing organisation committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
In this role, you will lead and support Registered Managers, champion continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards. Regular travel between services and the central office is required, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
Package & Benefits
- Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
- Monthly performance-related bonus
- Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
- NEST pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting (within the last 7 years)
- At least 3 years’ supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, or neurodiverse needs
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or willingness to work towards it
- Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across multiple residential homes
- Lead, mentor, and develop Home Managers and senior teams
- Complete audits and drive quality improvement initiatives
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Maintain regulatory compliance and uphold Ofsted standards
