Service Manager

Senior Service Manager (Complex Needs)

Department

Adults North

Location

Regional – travel required across Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, North Wales

Salary

£45000.00 plus £3600.00 car allowance + bonuses

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Service Manager (Complex Needs) to provide operational and strategic leadership across our Adults North services. This senior role supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and other complex needs to live safe, fulfilling and person‑centred lives.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and support multiple supported living services

Lead service development, start‑ups and transitions in partnership with Locality and New Business teams

Ensure services meet or exceed CQC and regulatory standards

Coach, mentor and develop Registered Managers, Service Managers and frontline teams

Build strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities and professionals

Manage budgets, risks, quality assurance and continuous service improvement

Contribute to regional Senior Management Team discussions

Lead or support complex HR investigations when required

Essential Requirements

Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Management/Leadership qualification (Level 3+)

Experience as a CQC Registered Manager

Multi‑site management experience within complex needs services

Strong knowledge of person‑centred, trauma‑informed practice

Experience with safeguarding, inspections and statutory authorities

Financial and people management experience

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills

Calm, resilient and values‑driven

Passionate about empowering people with complex needs

High standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability

Additional Information

Flexible working required, including occasional evenings/weekends

Enhanced DBS required

Commitment to safeguarding, equality and ongoing professional development

What We Offer

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level

CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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