Service Manager - Supported Living

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Service manager in the Leeds area in a brand new service ! Please email your application over to

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After successfully working in Wakefield with 3 services we are now proud to announce we are expanding the 1st Enable footprint into Leeds.

As part of our growth plans we are excited to launch a newly developed service in Beeston, Leeds and looking for a passionate, experienced and person-centred Service Manager to lead and develop a new high-performing staff team from the ground up.

Working closely with the Regional Operations Manager, you will help establish a high-quality, person-centred service that supports individuals to lead active and fulfilling lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and be involved in setting standards, culture, and best practice from day one.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours), working around core hours with on‑call responsibilities and flexibility to ensure smooth and effective service delivery.

• Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Additional on‑call payments
• Blue Light Card (1st year paid)
• Free 24/7 external counselling support
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Medicash Cash Plan benefits, including GP access, counselling, dental and optical support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on‑site parking

• Service Setup & Management: Support the Registered Manager to ensure the service meets CQC requirements, financial budgets, and best practice standards from launch onward
• Staff Leadership: Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop your team, managing performance in line with HR policies. Lead team meetings, support audits, and contribute to continuous service improvement
• Person‑Centred Support: Lead in the assessment of new service users, develop and oversee care plans, ensuring high-quality, person‑centred individualised support
• Operational Oversight: Manage rotas, attendance, and staffing levels to ensure the right skills are always in place
• Training & Development: Ensure all training is completed in line with company standard, support and encourage staff to develop professional qualifications and continuous development
• Quality & Communication: Liaise and be the point of call for external professionals commissioners, social workers etc,

• Level 3, in Health & Social Care is required, L4/L5 desirable (Support available to achieve this)
• Experience supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviours, learning disabilities, mental health support, or autism.
• Excellent people management experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Service Manager or Registered Manager
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Experience and enthusiastic about leading, motivating, and developing a new team

1st Enable are an outstanding care provider, recognised by theCQCfor delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Our skilled and dedicated teams empower individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs to live fulfilling lives, participate fully in their communities, and enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.