Job Title: Service Manager - Nursing & Care Homes
Location: Bognor Regis - Sussex
Salary: £35.129
Contract: Full Time
Contact: Sussex Team on 03333 22 11 22
Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.
What you'll be doing:
Do you want to make a meaningful difference? Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.
As a Service Manager, you'll manage a deputy and a team of support workers delivering high quality care to residents.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Service Manager, Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities, Assistant Manager Learning Disabilities, CQC Registered Manager.
Perks and benefits:
· Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
· Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
· Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
· Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
· Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
· Paid bank holidays: or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked.
· Unsociable hours uplift: extra £4.20 per shift for waking nights.
· Sleep-in shifts: £61 per sleep-in shift (11pm-7am).
Key Responsibilities:
· You'll maintain an excellent standard of practice and are brilliant with people, ensuring our clients and staff thrive.
· Clients may present with challenges or have complex health needs - you'll support and lead staff to work professionally and compassionately.
· Ensure the service provides excellent support and maximises choice, independence and inclusion for all clients.
What you need for the role:
· Previous experience working in a management role (as a deputy manager or above) within a Learning Disabilities service or care home, including safeguarding, risk management and health and safety.
· Experienced working with clients with learning disabilities who may present with challenges, following positive behaviour support principles.
· A passion for leading teams in the provision of outstanding care.
· NVQ / diploma level 3 or above in Health and Social Care.
· Understanding of CQC requirements - you'll be the registered manager, with great organisational support including a central CQC compliance manager.
· A Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
What would be nice:
· Understanding of Makaton or non-verbal communication.
· A full manual driving licence is preferred as you may need to drive our service vehicles to help keep our clients connected to their community.
· Experience managing an operational service budget, including resource management to ensure staffing levels meet client needs while keeping within budget constraints.
· Experience managing a learning disabilities service with a good or outstanding CQC rating.
Training:
You will receive ongoing training and coaching from your manager, as well as specific training courses throughout the year to help you develop your management skills and foster upwards career progression.
Support will be provided for you to gain your Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
How to apply:
We're a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees matter, and that's why we're committed to creating a compassionate work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and inspired to do their best.
If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you!
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Type: Permanent Location: Bognor Regis, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £35129.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-24 13:58:26
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the Northamptonshire area.
They have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and are expanding. Job Role & Key Responsibilities: As an Engineering Team Leader, your focus will be delivering operational excellence, promoting modern maintenance strategies.
Lead the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) strategies
Promote and enforce HSE, food safety, hygiene, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Collaborate with production teams to align priorities and achieve equipment performance goals
Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, unplanned downtime, labour utilisation, and spares inventory compliance
Drive team performance and skills development through coaching and training
Lead cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliability
The ideal candidate will have:
HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship with experience)
Proven leadership in a high-paced production or manufacturing environment
Experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and third-party contractors
In-depth knowledge of process plant systems, utilities, and infrastructure
Familiarity with lean maintenance practices including RCA, 5S, CBM, and Kaizen
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Skills:
Hands-on experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environment
Experience with modern digital maintenance systems and CMMS platforms
Benefits include:
Company bonus scheme
Product allowance
24/7 GP access
Generous pension & holiday entitlement
If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £65000.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-24 12:52:45
