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P4 Recruitment Ltd
Skelmersdale, Lancashire, West Lancashire, Lancashire; Lancashire; North West England; England, United Kingdom, WN8 6AS Permanent
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Job Description
Service Leader
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £33,482 per annum
Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours per Week Monday - Friday - NO on call.
Lead with Purpose. Inspire a Team. Change Lives.
Are you an experienced leader within Health & Social Care looking for your next challenge?
Do you enjoy supporting and developing others while making a genuine difference to people's lives?
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care and empowering people to live independently, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Service Leader, you'll work closely with the Regional Manager to lead a supported living service in Skelmersdale, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and behaviours that may challenge.
You'll be responsible for leading a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered while creating a positive and supportive environment for both the people you support and your colleagues.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, Deputy Manager, or Service Leader ready to develop their career with one of the UK's leading social care charities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers.
- Manage rotas, supervision, performance, and staff development.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
- Manage service budgets, audits, and day-to-day operations.
- Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
- Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of new staff.
- Promote independence, choice, and inclusion for the people you support.
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About the Service
You'll be leading a supported living service supporting adults with:
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism
- Physical Disabilities
- Behaviours that may challenge
Every day is different, and you'll play a vital role in helping people live happy, independent, and fulfilling lives within their own homes and local community.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who leads with compassion, confidence, and integrity.
You'll Ideally Have:
- Previous leadership experience within Health & Social Care.
- Experience managing or supervising staff.
- Strong knowledge of person-centred support.
- Understanding of safeguarding and CQC standards.
- Experience developing support plans and managing complex needs.
- Good organisational and IT skills.
- A positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above) is desirable.
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
What's on Offer
- £33,482 per annum
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Guaranteed contracted hours with rotas provided 4-6 weeks in advance.
- Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities.
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
- Employee shopping discounts.
- Financial hardship support.
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee support.
- Free DBS check.
- Casual dress - no uniform required.
- Work for one of the UK's largest and most respected Health & Social Care charities.
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If you're an experienced leader who is passionate about supporting others and ready to take the next step in your Health & Social Care career, we'd love to hear from you.
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Job Overview
- Designation: Service Leader Supported living
- Offered Salary: £33,482 per annum
- Post Date: August 10, 2026
- Country: United Kingdom
- Job Type: Permanent
P4 Recruitment Ltd
Skelmersdale, Lancashire, West Lancashire, Lancashire; Lancashire; North West England; England, United Kingdom, WN8 6AS Permanent
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