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Illuminate Care Group is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for a dynamic Registered Service Manager. This role offers the chance to lead and shape innovative Supported Accommodation services for 16 to 18 year olds transitioning from child services. Our ethos for our Semi-Independent Living Services focuses on fostering young peoples development towards living independently, enhancing their social skills, and preparing them for further education and employment. This position not only champions independence but significantly impacts young lives.
Your New Role:
As the Registered Service Manager, you will be at the heart of Illuminate Care Groups mission, leading a number of small, Supported Accommodation properties. Your role will be instrumental in driving the delivery of high-quality, personalised support, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for young people. This is a unique chance to be involved from the ground up, shaping the services and making a profound impact on the lives of young people preparing for the next step in their lives.
With the support of a Supernumerary Team Leader, your leadership will be instrumental in the expansion and development of new services across Doncaster, aligning with our ambitious growth plans. Eventually managing up to 10 Semi-Independent Living properties, supporting the journey of 4-5 children per home.
Being involved from the beginning you will play a pivotal role, including the recruitment of your own team, ensuring a commitment to diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, as well as leading the assessments of young people joining our service, setting a strong, supportive foundation for their journey with us.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic direction, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compassionate service environment.
Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, maintaining high standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor a skilled team, fostering a culture of innovation and dedication.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build robust relationships with young people, their families, external agencies, and community partners.
Financial Management: Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resource management and financial sustainability.
About You:
Passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.
Proven experience in leadership within social care, ideally within supported living or children’s services.
A management qualification at Level 5 or equivalent, with a willingness to advance.
Excellent knowledge of the regulatory landscape, including Ofsted standards and safeguarding procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to inspire and lead teams while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Why Join Us?
Be a Pioneer: Lead the development of groundbreaking services that truly make a difference.
Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive framework, aimed at ensuring both the wellbeing of our young people and staff.
Make an Impact: Directly influence positive outcomes for young individuals, preparing them for a successful transition to adulthood.
Career Growth: Join us at an exciting time of expansion, with ample opportunities for professional development.
Rewarding Excellence: Enjoy generous bonus payments as part of our recognition programme for outstanding Ofsted inspection ratings, directly rewarding your contribution to achieving exceptional standards.
Apply Now
If you’re motivated by the prospect of working with a forward-thinking company, dedicated to improving the lives of young people, then we would love to hear from you. Join us in this rewarding journey, where your leadership can shape futures.
Illuminate your career path with us and make a lasting difference. Apply today!
For consideration, please submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining how your experience and skills align with our mission and this role (Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted).
Take the next step in your career with Illuminate Care Group, where your work lights the way for a brighter future for young individuals.
Illuminate Care Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can contribute to the further diversification of our workforce.
