Senior Service Manager

Do you have leadership experience in a residential setting supporting vulnerable adults? Do you have a deep understanding of the needs of vulnerable individuals, along with empathy and compassion? Do you take pride in leading your team effectively, inspiring confidence, and fostering a positive work environment?

TPP are recruiting a Senior Service Manager on behalf of our client, a national charity focused on putting a stop on exploitation and generating long lasting opportunities for marginalised and vulnerable people.

Work setting: Hybrid

Salary: up to £39,460

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: until June 30th 2025 with potential to be extended

Location: North West, North East or South Yorkshire

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday per year (including Bank holidays, plus accrued holiday days for length of service)
• Medicash medical discount scheme.
• 3% employer contribution pension scheme.
• Support via Staff Networks including an LGBTQ+ staff network.
• Regular training on specialist subjects such as trauma, mental health, and much more.
• Commitment to annual salary reviews.
• Progression opportunities.

The Role:

As the Senior Service Manager, you will be overseeing the day-to-day management of the accommodation services as well as ensuring safe practices and that budget is managed effectively. Also, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of our client's service users.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee accommodation services under the North East Outreach service, with regular travel between regions.
• Collaborate closely with other department leads to ensure safety, adherence to legislation, and timely maintenance tasks.
• Project manage new accommodation services and moves, ensuring compliance with contractual standards.
• Line manage 3 Service Managers, conducting supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
• Deliver training and workshops, contributing to the coaching and development of direct reports.
• Represent the organisation externally, engage in stakeholder meetings, and provide input into senior management decisions.

Essential requirements:

• Leadership experience in supporting vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
• Experience in working and managing Health & Safety and safeguarding.
• Adapt to the changing needs of service delivery and adjust operational procedures accordingly.
• Respect for diversity and sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Ability to lead a team effectively, communicate with stakeholders, and manage complex issues with empathy.
• Knowledge in Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.
• Familiarity with Facilities Management and working with Local Authorities.
• Enhanced DBS check.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.