Service Manager (Fixed-Term, 6 Months) – Barton Moss Secure Care Centre
Barton Moss Secure Care Centre is a 24-bed secure care setting comprising four residential homes. We provide care for boys under the age of 18 who are either sentenced or remanded and are part of the National Secure Accommodation Network.
The centre has a strong track record of delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care. Our approach supports children to achieve positive personal, social and educational outcomes and successfully resettle into their communities.
Our Vision
"Inspiring children to realise their potential within a safe, nurturing and compassionate environment."
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a strong, innovative and dynamic leader who can drive continuous practice improvement while ensuring children remain at the heart of every decision.
You will embody our Leadership Pledge by being:
- Visible
- Accountable
- Collaborative
- Trauma-Informed and Relational
- Supportive, whilst providing healthy challenge
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will provide effective leadership, support and supervision to a small team of Heads of Homes and specialist staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support managers to deliver outstanding care and practice.
- Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Drive continuous improvement across the service.
- Promote a culture of trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
- Secure positive outcomes for the children in our care.
What we can offer you
You will be welcomed into a supportive, experienced, and forward-thinking service that draws on a wide range of professional and specialist support from across the centre to ensure excellent outcomes for children. Your personal and professional development is important to us and so you will have the opportunity to work and grow in a value-based organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. This includes access to professional qualifications.
At the centre there is free parking, access to staff canteen and use of the onsite gym.
Join us and help shape the future of some of the most vulnerable children in our care.
Service Manager in Irlam employer: Salford Council
Salford Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community by supporting vulnerable individuals through their challenging times. With a flexible hybrid working model, employees enjoy a balanced work-life environment while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that values compassion and teamwork. Joining the Salford Assist Team means being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises employee well-being and community service.
