Job summary
Service Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £40,170 per annum
Hours: 35hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Main duties of the job
MAIN PURPOSE:
To take overall responsibility for the effective management of all aspects of the service, thereby ensuring the provision of the highest quality standards of specific care and treatment, driven by the needs of the individual.
To lead, manage and direct a multidisciplinary team in the attainment of aims and objectives linked to Brainkind Strategic Plan and the needs of the individual.
To meet full compliance in line with the requirement of the regulatory body and relevant legislation. To obtain and successfully maintain registration as Registered Manager for the service with CQC.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Rewards:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including:
- A competitive Salary of Up to £40,170 per annum
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Simply Health Plan; helps to cover the cost of routine healthcare treatments. Further information can be found atwww.simplyhealth.co.uk/about-us
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
Details
- Date posted: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £40,170 a year Up to £40,170 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B0462-26-0038
- Job locations: Brownswood, 9 Twyford Ln, Milton Keynes, MK7 8DE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate professional leadership and provide hands on management support and guidance, managing staff activities and influencing their practices and attitudes.
Assume line management responsibilities for the senior management team and lead clinicians where appropriate, to provide operational support and direction. Ensuring that performance standards are identified and met. Take responsibility for setting and monitoring of budgets, capital, and revenue, within location. Ensuring agreed staffing levels are adhered too unless authorised in writing as exception.
Take overall responsibility for recruitment, employment and working practises, complying with Employment Law and contractual obligations. To include the provision of Induction, training, and support as required in respect of the statutory responsibilities of the service and Brainkind, with particular emphasis on our aims, values, and high-performance standards. This includes the planning and management of annual leave of all staff designations to always ensure the safe running of the service.
For further information about the role please review for full job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ABOUT YOU:
- We are looking for:
- QCF (NVQ) Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in Social Care/Health
- In Depth knowledge of statutory requirements such as Care Quality Commission regulations and outcomes.
- 5 years experience of managing registered care homes.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
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