Shaftesbury • Ingatestone, Essex
About this role
Shaftesbury East Anglia
Could this be the role that makes a real difference in your career—and in people’s lives?
At Shaftesbury East Anglia, we’re looking for an inspiring and committed Service Delivery Lead to join our passionate team. This is an opportunity to take a lead role in shaping outstanding, person‑centred services that enable people with disabilities to live full, independent and meaningful lives.
Please note
this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the salary requirements set by the Home Office.
Why work with Shaftesbury?
We believe everyone we support has the right to a full and flourishing life — and the people who work with us are at the heart of making that happen.
Guided by our values — Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous — we are proud to deliver high‑quality, compassionate services across adult care, children’s care and education. We go beyond “good enough”, always striving to deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support.
About the role
As Service Delivery Lead, you’ll play a vital leadership role across the service. You’ll support, motivate and develop staff, while ensuring people we support receive consistently high‑quality care that is tailored to their individual needs.
Your responsibilities will include
Taking full ownership of service delivery, quality and continuous improvement
Developing and embedding effective systems and processes
Supporting staff to deliver professional, flexible and personalised care
Working collaboratively with relevant governing bodies and partners
Contributing to service development and new business opportunities
Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who thrives on responsibility, leadership and making a positive impact.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings passion, professionalism and commitment to inclusive care.
You will
Hold a Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care, or be willing to work towards it
Have experience supporting adults with a range of disabilities and support needs
Be confident leading teams and driving service quality
Share our values and belief in person‑centred, community‑focused support
About our services
Shaftesbury East Anglia provides tailored, person‑centred support for adults with a wide range of disabilities and needs.
Our focus is on
Building independence and daily living skills
Supporting people in their own homes
Encouraging active participation in the local community
Helping people make friends, build relationships and feel they truly belong
Benefits of working with Shaftesbury
We know our people are our greatest asset — and we’re proud to reward them well
Your Birthday Off – Frontline care staff can take their birthday off from annual leave (plus a birthday card from us!)
⭐ Great CQC, Great Reward –
Good rating
£30 gift voucher for all staff
Outstanding rating
£50 gift voucher for all staff
Recognition & Rewards – Personal recognition letters from our Executive Leadership Team and gift vouchers up to £50 for going above and beyond
Excellent Training Package – Ongoing development and support
Generous Annual Leave –
25 days + 8 bank holidays (first 5 years)
Increasing to 28 days + 8 bank holidays after 5 years
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme – Support when you need it most
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create brighter futures together.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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.