Service Lead - Residential

Service Lead Home Care
Location: Kettering
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: Uo to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

AA Euro Healthcare are recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Service Lead on behalf of a leading adult care provider in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a genuine difference

About the Role:

As Home Care Manager, you will be taking responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the care home and to achieve an industry leading standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and direct the day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care in line with CQC standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to deliver best practice.
• Oversee dynamic support plans tailored to each resident s needs and aspirations.
• Manage budgets, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external agencies.
• Drive quality improvement and service development.

What s On Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Opportunities to complete Apprenticeships and gain qualifications in Social Care
• Stakeholder Pension & Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual staff awards and employee recognition schemes
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Access to the Care Foundation for family and friend grant applications

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a residential care service.
• Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality assurance.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve).
• Resilient, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable adults and achieving high safeguarding standards.

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Apply today and a member of the AA Euro Healthcare team will be in touch!

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