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Service Manager Learning Disabilities

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 31,484 - 31,485 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Service Manager – Learning Disabilities (Supported Living)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST4
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (after 13 weeks)
Recruiter: Hippo Staffing, recruiting on behalf of a specialist care provider

Hippo Staffing are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Service Manager Learning Disabilities to oversee a Supported Living service in Stoke-on-Trent. This modern service consists of a 12-apartment complex supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and mental health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Service Manager Learning Disabilities who is passionate about high-quality, person-centred care and confident in leading and developing staff teams.

Key Responsibilities

As the Service Manager Learning Disabilities, you will:

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    Provide clear, structured day-to-day leadership to ensure the service delivers exceptional support.

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    Be vigilant and proactive in reporting any safeguarding concerns regarding vulnerable individuals.

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    Support the growth and development of the service while upholding the organisation’s values and culture.

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    Recruit, support, and develop new team members, identifying training needs and working with internal training teams.

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    Lead staff to enable service users to live fulfilling, independent lives based on their individual goals.

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    Participate in interviews for new care packages alongside senior management.

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    Ensure appropriate risk assessments are in place and implemented effectively.

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    Oversee induction and assessment programmes for new service users.

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    Promote a person-centred, needs-led approach aligned with organisational values, policies, and CQC standards.

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    Maintain positive working relationships with key external stakeholders including Adult Social Care, Health partners, CCGs and other professionals.

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    Ensure excellent communication across the service, external agencies, and service users’ support networks.

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    Work collaboratively with external clinical or specialist partners such as NAS, SaLT, and psychological services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Service Manager Learning Disabilities will have:

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    Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to support and develop teams.

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    Maybo Level 2 training (or willingness to complete upon appointment).

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    A minimum Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care.

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    Previous experience within Supported Living or Residential services.

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    Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health conditions (highly advantageous).

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    Willingness to undertake further professional development (Level 3 or 4 Health & Social Care, Level 5 Diploma in Management).

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    The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Permanent Benefits (after 13 weeks)

Once you transition to a permanent Service Manager Learning Disabilities role, you’ll receive:

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    Basic salary of £31,485 per annum

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    Birthday off plus 25 days’ holiday

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    Free DBS Check

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    Continuous learning & development opportunities, including bespoke training and apprenticeships

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    Access to leadership development programmes

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    Health cashback scheme and pension scheme

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    £500 refer-a-friend bonus (unlimited referrals)

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    Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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    Blue Light Discount Scheme

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    Eligibility for Costco membership

If you are an experienced Service Manager Learning Disabilities looking for your next opportunity to make a real impact in specialist supported living, Hippo Staffing would love to hear from you

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