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Job Title: Service Manager Location: Bermondsey, near Surrey Quays station. This location has step free and lift access. Work from home can be flexible upon prior agreement with Head of Service (Line Manager) Salary: £41,600 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Onsite face to face service, with flexibility around these hours required as per resident and service requirements. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty. About the Role We're seeking a Service Manager to lead our new service which is opening based in Bermondsey, an Independent Approved Premises (IAP) commissioned by Criminal Justice Services (CJS). The service works with residents who have recently been released from prison and helps them to reintegrate into the community, and restart their journey to independence. The team will identify resident needs alongside any licensing restrictions, and will create tailored, person centred support plans including housing support, activities, and personal journey outcomes to help them to reintegrate. The team work in a multi disciplinary approach, working alongside probation services, job centres, mental health teams, and other community partners, with a focus on risk management and public protection. As a Service Manager, you will lead the team by providing line management and leadership support to enable and empower the team to deliver high quality support to our residents. You will drive service outcomes in line with our contractual requirements, ensuring quality, consistency, within a trauma informed setting. You will ensure all aspects of the service run smoothly and in collaboration with our internal teams and external partners. We're looking for someone who is solution focused, and has a real passion to create a safe space where individuals can thrive to meet personal outcomes. Some Key Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service.</li><li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.</li><li>Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.</li><li>Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.</li><li>Financial Management of service budget with cost saving mechanisms. </li></ul>About You We're seeking someone with a genuine passion for making a difference and helping to create safer communities for everyone. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence as individuals and as a team, as well as provide proactive solutions to challenges. You will be knowledgeable of the Criminal Justice System and able to provide advice and guidance to the team to deliver outcomes within a residential setting. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and a psychologically informed environment for residents, staff, and relevant stakeholders.<ul><li>Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff.</li><li>Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's</li><li>Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service.</li><li>Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries</li><li>Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations</li><li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency</li><li>IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software</li><li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li></ul>We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for second week of January 2026. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer<ul><li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li><li>Employer Pension Contribution</li><li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports an</li></ul>

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Service Manager

The Public Health Commissioning team, provide specialist advice and support to a range of initiatives across the public health department, that deliver against strategic objectives and improve population health outcomes for the residents of Derbyshire. We want to make sure that everyone in Derbyshire lives well and thrives and you will play a key role in meeting this aim. Are you a positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated professional with experience in commissioning? Do you want to work in a team that prides itself on professionalism and a 'can-do' attitude? If so, we are looking for you! This is an opportunity to make a very valued and important contribution to Derbyshire County Council's public health department. We are looking for someone who has excellent knowledge and demonstrable experience of undertaking work as part of a commissioning cycle. You will have a role in ensuring that all procurement and contract activities are carried out in accordance with legislation, council policies and procedures including financial regulations. You will provide professional advice and support to colleagues on contractual matters including commissioning and decommissioning of services. You will have a role in market management and market shaping of commissioned public health services. You will play a key role in monitoring the effectiveness of contracts, ensuring that safe and quality services are provided and that they deliver against outcomes. Public Health works collaboratively and in partnership with a range of statutory, voluntary and independent sector organisations. Therefore, you will need to be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that you have successfully worked in partnership with others to impact outcomes. You will be confident to undertake an evidence-based approach to commissioning, building on the JSNA, specific health needs assessment and working towards strategic priorities outlined in the Public Health Strategy, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Integrated Care Strategy or Council Plan. You will also be able to demonstrate how your work can be informed by engagement, consultation and co-production with key stakeholders and local residents. You will be confident in developing reports and other written material including analysis of performance, activity and budgetary data and recommend future actions, where appropriate for a range of purposes, including Cabinet, Senior Management Teams, and Improvement and Scrutiny committees. You will work as part of our commissioning team on a range of public health commissioned services and transformational projects as well as with Public Health Leads across the department. The Service Managers line manage Commissioning Officers who work across the team to provide additional project management and coordination support to key areas of work. The post is full-time and is permanent. This role requires working across a number of different Public Health functions and high-profile pieces of work and teams and therefore applicants should have a passion for public health and wish to support our vision and ambition in Derbyshire. You will be expected to travel to County Hall, Matlock and other areas of the County when required as part of a hybrid working approach. Please read through the full Job and Person Profile to help you complete your application. You will need to detail in the 'Suitability for Job' section on your application form how you meet the essential criteria. Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: <ul> <li>Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security</li> <li>Supportive management and team</li> <li>Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.</li> <li>Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.</li> <li>Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wisdom" app.</li> <li>Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.</li> <li>Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)</li> <li>Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.</li> </ul>More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact <a href="mailto:jamie.dix@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jamie.dix@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Provisional Interview Date: TBC Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council's IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here ASCH1 Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

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Service Manager - Commissioning

Service Development Manager - North (Adult Care) Application Deadline: 19 December 2025 Department: Senior Management and Leadership Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Remote Reporting To: Service Development Director Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / year Description Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation. Priory is looking to recruit a Service Development Manager to join the team. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week. Location of the role: Remote working environment, where both regional (North of UK) and national travel will be required, including overnight stays away from home. The applicant must reside within the geographical region of the role. The applicant must hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to their own car. What you'll be doing The Service Development Manager (SDM) will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other commissioners of Specialist Residential, and Supported Living. The candidate will have strong key account management skills and will work to maintain existing relationships and initiate new relationships to promote services to the market. In addition, the SDM will work with commissioners to understand market requirements to allow appropriate development of existing services and provide guidance on the need for new services. The SDM, working closely with Operations, is responsible for occupancy of the Priory Adult Care estate and for driving growth. You can find additional information in the attached job description. What you'll bring to the role<ul> <li>Graduate or equivalent with a proven track record of new business development, ideally within the social care sector</li> <li>Proven self-starter with excellent track record in delivering against sales targets.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and presentation capabilities.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team</li> <li>The candidate must reside within the Sales Region.</li> <li>Desirable but not essential - knowledge of social health care and services.</li> <li>Experience gained within a relevant position requiring business acumen and highly developed associated skills.</li> <li>Knowledge of commissioning systems and processes would be an advantage.</li> <li>Understanding the importance of provider/commissioner relationships in the delivery of high quality care to the people who use Priory services.</li> <li>Ability to relate at a senior level to all elements of the customer base as well as internal senior</li> <li>Able to articulate clearly and succinctly in high pressure and challenging situations.</li> </ul> What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. <ul> <li>Car allowance payment per month</li> <li>25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday! </li> <li>Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service</li> <li>Length of service recognition awards - every 5 years</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme </li> <li>Competitive Pension Scheme </li> <li>Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role</li> <li>'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits </li> <li>Online discounts and cashback rewards - Priory Perks</li> <li>Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)</li> <li>Smart Holidays (qualifying period)</li> <li>Gym Flex (qualifying period)</li> <li>Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme</li> <li>Eye Care Vouchers</li> <li>'Cash for Colleagues' - Employee referral scheme </li> <li>Career Pathways Programme - for development and further qualifications</li> <li>Parental Leave Gift </li> </ul>Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application. Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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Service Development Manager - North (Adult Care)

Job Title: Service Manager Location: This role is based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access. Salary: £38,760 Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract,37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Onsite face to face service, with flexibility around these hours required as per resident and service requirements. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty. About the Role We're looking for a Service Manager to join our team based in RBKC. You will manage multiple dispersed services within the area. In this role, you will support your team to deliver person centred care and support to residents who face multiple and complex needs which includes mental health challenges, substance use challenges, and homelessness. You will be a natural leader, able to support a team with your knowledge and experience to provide the best support to the residents, through empowerment and upskilling. You will support them to deliver a seamless and supportive service which enables residents to overcome personal challenges and to achieve their goals. We're looking for someone who is solution focused, has a passion for the resident group we support, and driven to make a lasting change to lives. This is a 12 month fixed term contract with the view that it may be extended into a permanent position in the future. Some Key Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading and motivating a team to deliver high quality care and support</li><li>Managing complex situations and driving service improvements</li><li>Support a team who directly support individuals in their recovery journey</li><li>Working closely with other teams and organisations to ensure the right support is provided</li><li>Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording</li><li>Property and Housing Management</li><li>Financial Management</li></ul>About You We are seeking a passionate, driven leader to run this service and make a real difference for people with multiple and complex needs. You will be knowledgeable about the needs of our residents and able to support the team in delivering excellent care. You will bring energy and passion to the role, work flexibly to meet service needs, and contribute new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further while maintaining high standards of excellence.<ul><li>Confident leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team and residents directly</li><li>Experience in supporting people who have multiple and complex needs including mental health, homelessness, substance use, offending backgrounds</li><li>Experience in frontline, and now able to empower a team to deliver a seamless service</li><li>Confident leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team. While you'll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence</li><li>Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems</li><li>Ability to drive the service forward and implement improvements</li><li>Ability to work at pace, using initiative, making decisions, and proactiveness in your approach</li><li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity</li></ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer<ul><li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li><li>Employer Pension Contribution</li><li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li><li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li><li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li><li>Life Assurance Scheme</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Annual Staff Awards</li><li>EDI Ambassador programme</li></ul>About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with

Night Services Manager Application Deadline: 31 December 2025 Department: Senior Management and Leadership Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Priory Hospital Arnold Compensation: £47,000 / year Description Priory Hospital Arnold is looking to recruit a Night Services Manager to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week. Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions. What you'll be doing You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn't involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.<ul> <li>Manages, develops and motivates various teams undertaking diverse roles; ensures that team supervisors undertake the necessary appraisals, and provide the necessary training to staff members. Recruits new team-members as required.</li> <li>Communicates and implements Priory policies and procedures, ensuring that all regulatory, health &amp; safety and operational standards are adhered to.</li> </ul>You can find additional information in the attached job description. What you'll bring to the role Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The role holder would have gained experience within a relevant operational environment. For more information about the role, you can email <a href="mailto:johanneking@priorygroup.com" target="_blank">johanneking@priorygroup.com</a> What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. <ul> <li>Free on-site parking</li> <li>Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave</li> <li>Enhanced maternity pay</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)</li> <li>Access to development opportunities</li> <li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li> <li>Leadership &amp; management development</li> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Refer a friend bonuses</li> </ul> Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Night Services Manager

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a SEND Improvement Service Manager to work full time based in Haringey. The salary for this permanent SEND Improvement Service Manager job is up to £61,491 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To lead, develop and manage SEND performance, data and finance services to improve outcomes for young people.</li><li>To be responsible for effective management of Team Managers and other staff as required and to provide accountability for the delivery of services to young people and their families.</li><li>To ensure that the high quality of work is maintained as a uniformly high standard and that team members expertise and special skills are developed (through the use of supervision, appraisal and standard setting).</li><li>To take a lead role in the delivery of the Safety Value programme ensuring that delivery is within timescales and meeting programme milestones, including overseeing the work of project managers.</li><li>To work with managers across the Children and Young People’s Service to ensure children receive a seamless and holistic response to their needs.</li><li>To be accountable for allocated resources and to ensure the most effective use of allocated budgets, adhere to Best Value principles, control cost and enhance value.</li><li>To work in partnership with key stakeholders, including, but not exclusively, young people, parents, carers, school, commissioning and finance colleagues.</li><li>Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.</li><li>Understanding and commitment promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.</li><li>To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.</li></ul>
Requirements of this role:<ul>
<li>Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.</li><li>Experience of community and/or group work.</li><li>Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This SEND Improvement Service Manager job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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