Service Manager
Quick answer
Leonard Cheshire is hiring a full-time Service Manager for Symonds House and No.1 Lavender Fields in Hitchin, paying £51,000 - £55,000 per annum, with responsibilities including management and supervision of staff, compliance with health and safety, and promoting positive outcomes for disabled residents.
- Role
- Service Manager
- Organization
- Leonard Cheshire
- Location
- Hitchin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £51,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-10-26
The role
This role involves managing two care homes, Symonds House and No.1 Lavender Fields, providing clear direction and supervision to staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety and statutory obligations, and promoting positive outcomes for disabled residents.
What you'll do
- Provide clear direction, management, and supervision of a great staff team
- Ensure the service is well run and fully compliant regarding health and safety management and statutory obligations
- Handle recruitment, on-going training, development, and performance needs of staff
- Ensure the achievement of national minimum care standard requirements
- Hold registration for the service
What it takes
- Recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care
- Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within care
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A warm, supportive, and motivating approach
- Flexibility to travel and participate in on-call duties as required
What you'll bring
How we treat you
33 days annual leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 38 days; Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday; Free Blue Light Card; Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover; Health cash plan; Career development; Opportunities for recognised qualifications and leadership training; Free DBS check; Employee Assistance Programme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Hitchin, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £51,000 - £55,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, and proven experience in a supervisory or management role within care.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by applying directly on the job posting page.
How to apply
Apply directly on Leonard Cheshire's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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