Manager Residential and Respite Service

Are you an experienced manager working in a social care setting, looking for a new challenge and ready to take the lead in a small, person‑centred service supporting adults with a learning disability or autism or are you a Senior Support worker looking for that next level of experience?? Russell Street is looking for a confident, compassionate leader to oversee the day‑to‑day running of our residential and respite provision, reporting to the Registered Manager.

Russell Street is a welcoming, homely service located in a quiet residential area just a short walk from Cambridge railway station, with on‑site parking available. The service provides long‑term home for 4 residents and 4 respite beds offering short‑term support to adults across Cambridgeshire.

You’ll be joining the wider In‑House Provider Services Team, which includes residential, respite, supported living, day services, Shared Lives and outreach support. Russell Street is one of three respite services operating across the county.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Stuart Edwards on

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

Our benefits

• A comprehensive
• wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing
  , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme (subject to operational considerations)
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities
  , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of In‑House Provider Services, overseeing the residential and respite service at 40/44 Russell Street Cambridge.

This includes ensuring safe and high‑quality service delivery and maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and CCC policies. You’ll review and improve service delivery, manage risks, oversee health and safety, handle referrals, complaints and operational issues, and work closely with people who use services, families, professionals and partners.

You will also monitor budgets and resources, maintain service utilisation information, and support the Registered Manager with quality assurance, reporting and service development.

You will be leading and supervising our Lead Support staff and Service Co‑ordinator and managing HR processes as required.

About you

You will bring a solid understanding of adult social care legislation and best practice, including the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, safeguarding and CQC standards, alongside experience in managing complex support arrangements and leading staff teams.

You’ll be…