Reed
Service Manager – Adult Social Care
Location: Crawley
Salary: £60,000 + Benefits
An established and values-led care provider is looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead and develop a specialist adult social care service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader who can deliver high-quality, person-centred care, drive service performance, and support a dedicated team to achieve outstanding outcomes for the people they support.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the service and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Lead, motivate and develop care teams, including recruitment, performance management and staff development.
- Drive continuous improvement, maintaining excellent standards of care and service delivery.
- Manage budgets, resources and KPIs effectively to ensure operational success.
- Build positive relationships with commissioners, regulatory bodies, families and other stakeholders.
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and best practice standards are consistently maintained.
About You
- Hold a relevant Nursing or Social Care qualification.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- Previous experience managing or supervising within a care setting.
- Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
- Sound understanding of CQC/regulatory requirements, safeguarding and employment practices.
- Confident managing budgets, performance metrics and service improvement initiatives.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to lead a well-established service with a respected care provider.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
If you're an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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