Service Manager (Supported Living Services)
Positive Futures
Charity Jobs NI (part of the Happy Jobs Group) is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Positive Futures to recruit a dedicated, innovative, and experienced Service Manager for their Supported Living Services. This essential role offers the chance to significantly impact the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries through effective service management and leadership.
About Positive Futures: Positive Futures is a leading organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries. Through person-centred approaches, we support individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives, achieving their personal goals and aspirations.
About the Role: As Service Manager, you’ll lead and manage a high-quality Supported Living Service, ensuring exceptional care delivery that aligns with organisational objectives and the aspirations of the individuals supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Leadership: Act as Registered Manager, ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery aligned with strategic aims.
- Team Management: Recruit, develop, mentor, supervise, and performance manage staff, fostering professional growth and effective teamwork.
- Quality and Compliance: Monitor and maintain compliance with relevant regulations, legislation, and organisational policies, implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Person-Centred Planning: Champion person-centred thinking and planning, involving supported individuals in service development and daily management.
- Service Development: Collaborate with external stakeholders, assess needs, and develop comprehensive support arrangements and operational plans.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Essential:
- Option 1: Recognised Health and Social Services Professional Qualification (Social Work, Registered Nurse, or Allied Health Professional) with at least 4 years’ relevant experience, including 2 years in operational management; current professional registration.
- Option 2: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (or commitment to complete within 18 months), with at least 5 years’ relevant experience including 2 years in operational management; current or eligible NISCC registration.
- Full valid driving licence or ability to travel independently.
Skills: Strong strategic leadership, excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and resilience.
Why Join Positive Futures:
- Impactful Work: Lead and transform lives through meaningful service delivery.
- Professional Development: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive Culture: Collaborative and inclusive workplace offering excellent employee benefits.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time
Location: Belfast (ability to travel independently essential)
Salary: £35,500-£40,500 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Permanent
You might currently be working in roles such as: Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Registered Manager, Operations Manager, Care Manager, Health and Social Care Manager, or similar senior roles within health and social care.
Please Note: Applications may be reviewed upon receipt, and this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is strongly advised.
Interested? To apply, please submit your updated CV via our online application system or email directly to Charity Jobs NI at For further details or the full job description, please contact our team on .
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