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Abbots Care is looking for an exceptional leader to manage and grow our Complex Care and Live-In services from our St Albans base. This is a role for someone who combines outstanding operational ability with a genuine passion for service quality — someone who puts people at the heart of everything they do. As our Quality and Service Lead for Complex Care and Live-In, you'll be responsible for the excellence of care delivery, the performance of your team, and the growth of our most specialist services — including spinal injury, brain injury and 24-hour care packages. This is a role with real autonomy, real impact, and real scope to build something outstanding.
Job Responsibility
Acting as the quality and service lead for Complex Care and Live-In — setting standards, driving consistency and embedding a culture of excellence
Managing day-to-day operations to ensure every shift is covered, every care plan is current, and every service user receives the care they deserve
Leading, mentoring and developing a team of coordinators through regular supervisions, one-to-ones and hands-on coaching
Building relationships with commissioners, CCGs, personal injury solicitors and local authorities to drive referrals and grow the service
Leading on complaints, incidents and safeguarding — ensuring swift resolution and continuous learning
Tracking KPIs and reporting performance to the Operations Manager and senior leadership team
Supporting the growth of specialist packages across spinal injury, brain injury and 24-hour care
Requirements
Proven experience managing a team in a service-led, people-focused environment — care, recruitment, hospitality, or similar
Exceptional customer service instincts and a genuine commitment to the experience of the people you serve
Strong leadership skills — you know how to get the best from a team, manage performance and build a positive culture
Excellent communication skills — confident and professional at every level, from frontline staff to commissioners
Resilience, adaptability and the ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a complex, fast-moving workload
Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
What we offer
A competitive salary negotiated based on your experience and what you bring to the role
A role with genuine autonomy and the scope to shape our most specialist services
Full induction and training — we'll invest in you from day one, regardless of your background
Support to achieve Leadership and Management Qualifications
A supportive, open culture where your voice is genuinely heard
The chance to do work that truly matters — improving the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our communities