Service Manager
11 days ago
Tokers Green
Dual Registered Service Manager\nReading, Berkshire\n\nIf you’re an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next career step, this role allows you to progress while remaining closely connected to the people you support. At Voyage Care, our leaders make a real difference every day by leading with compassion, accountability, and purpose.\nGuided by our ETHOS values, we’re looking for a confident and inspirational Dual Registered Service Manager to oversee two warm, well‑established residential services in Reading. This dual CQC registration role offers increased responsibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to shape culture and quality across two homes already delivering meaningful, person‑centred support.\n\nAbout the Services\nYou will manage two residential services located just minutes apart, allowing you to maintain a strong on‑site presence across both homes. Together, the services support 11 individuals in total.\nThe first service supports six adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and autism. The team has significant experience supporting individuals with complex and challenging needs, with a strong focus on consistency, structure, and enabling people to live independently and with confidence.\nThe second service, also based in Reading, supports five adults with learning disabilities, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, and physical disabilities. This is a stable, settled home with an enthusiastic and committed staff team who take pride in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.\nBoth services share the same purpose: supporting people to live meaningful lives with choice, dignity, and opportunity.\n\nThe Role\nAs the Dual Registered Service Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, and compliance of both services. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership, offering variety, challenge, and genuine reward.\nYou will:\nProvide strong, visible leadership across both homes\nMaintain dual CQC registration, ensuring ongoing compliance and high standards\nEmbed consistent best practice, governance, and systems\nLead, inspire, and develop teams to deliver outstanding care\nSpend time each week across both services to ensure presence, support, and communication\nBuild open, positive relationships with families, professionals, and local authorities\nOversee care planning, safeguarding, risk management, and medication governance\nLead on recruitment, training, supervision, and performance development\nChampion a values‑led, supportive culture where colleagues feel confident and valuedThis is an ideal role for someone who enjoys managing complexity, balancing priorities, and shaping high‑performing services.\n\nWho We’re Looking For\nThis role is suited to an experienced Registered Manager who is ready to take on a broader remit while remaining passionate about quality care and people development.\nYou’ll bring:\nProven experience as a Registered Manager in adult social care\nConfidence and readiness to undertake dual CQC registration\nStrong knowledge of learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs\nThe ability to lead, motivate, and support teams across multiple locations\nA calm, organised approach to managing competing priorities\nExcellent communication skills with a relationship‑focused mindset\nA genuine commitment to living and leading by Voyage Care’s values\n\nWhy Join Voyage Care?\nAt Voyage Care, we encourage our colleagues to Be You, champion individuality, and create inclusive, empowering environments. We believe in Growing Together, offering high‑quality training, ongoing development, and clear career pathways.\nIn return, you’ll benefit from:\nSector‑leading training and development opportunities\nSupport from experienced senior leaders\nStable, established services with committed teams\nThe opportunity to influence and shape two services while progressing your own leadership journeyThis is a unique chance to strengthen services, develop teams, and leave a lasting impact—while taking an exciting next step in your career.\n\nApply Today\nIf you’re ready to step into a rewarding dual‑service leadership role and make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.\nJoin Voyage Care. Be You. Grow Together. Make a difference.\nAll offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references