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Service Manager – Complex Care (Supported Living). We are seeking an experienced Service Manager – Complex Care to lead our Rotherham supported living service supporting individuals with complex care needs. You will oversee the safe, effective delivery of high quality care, ensuring services meet CQC standards, while supporting individuals with complex physical, behavioural, or health related needs to live as independently as possible. Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will lead day to day operations, staff development, compliance, and quality assurance across the service. This role is ideal for a strong leader with experience in complex care environments who can manage a multidisciplinary team and drive high standards of care delivery.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the operational delivery of complex care supported living services, ensuring safe, person-centred care tailored to individual needs
Support individuals with complex behavioural, physical, or health needs, promoting independence and quality of life
Maintain safe staffing levels and ensure staff are trained in specialist care practices, including behaviour support and complex care needs
Build strong relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities
Oversee assessments, referrals, and care planning, ensuring support packages meet complex needs effectively
Maintain strong visibility within the service and participate in the on-call rota
Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation
Maintain accurate care documentation, audits, and service reporting
Lead investigations into incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and clinical risk where required
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice in complex care delivery
Provide leadership, supervision, and ongoing support to team leaders and support workers
Oversee induction, and training to ensure staff are equipped to support complex care needs safely and confidently
Foster a positive and inclusive team culture focused on professional development and compassionate care
Lead by example, embedding organisational values in daily practice
Monitor service performance against targets, budgets, and KPIs
Identify opportunities to improve service quality and expand complex care provision
Contribute to service development, partnership working, and commissioning relationships
Maintain strong relationships with local healthcare and social care stakeholders
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Service Manager or Deputy Manager within complex care or supported living services
Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and complex care best practice
Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioural, health, or physical support needs
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Leadership for Health & Social Care
Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in on-call duties
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What we offer:
Training & Development: Access to the Optimo Learning Academy and support with further qualifications
Career Progression: Opportunities within the growing Optimo Care Group
Supportive Culture: A collaborative, values driven team environment
Employee Assistance Programme via Wellbeing Matters