Interim Service Manager

Domus Recruitment are working with an established provider who are seeking an experienced Interim Service Manager to support a learning disabilities service.

This Interim Service Manager role is a great opportunity for an experienced manager with a strong background in adult social care, who can step into a challenging environment and provide confident, visible leadership from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership and support the team during the Registered Manager's absence.
• Maintain safe, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Ensure the service continues to meet CQC, regulatory and internal quality, compliance and safeguarding standards.
• Monitor service delivery, identify any emerging risks and implement appropriate actions to address them.
• Build positive relationships with the people supported, families, staff and external professionals.
• Provide updates to senior management on progress, any outstanding actions and areas requiring further support.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing or leading a CQC-regulated adult social care service.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities within supported living.
• A good understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Confidence managing action plans and driving service improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to provide stability and continuity during a period of management absence.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or a willingness to work towards this.

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