Registered Service Manager
CREATIVE SUPPORT
Reading · posted 5 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Reading, Berkshire
Category
Social Care
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager to oversee a portfolio of supported living services across Oxford and Reading, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex needs.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
You will have operational responsibility for: One supported living service in Oxford, supporting a diverse group of clients.
Two individuals within this service are currently regulated.
Four small supported living services in Reading, none of which are currently regulated.
In addition, an exciting new service in Reading is currently being built and is due to be commissioned in June/July 2026.
This presents a fantastic opportunity to lead the mobilisation process, shape the service from the ground up, and oversee its successful launch and ongoing operation.
About The Services: All five services in Reading are located in close proximity, with three situated next door to one another.
The portfolio currently delivers approximately 800 commissioned hours per week.
Your time will be shared across both locations, with an expected presence in Oxford three days per week, and oversight across Reading services alongside this.
What We're Looking For: We are looking for a confident leader who can: Provide strong operational oversight across multiple services Support and develop staff teams Maintain compliance and quality standards Successfully mobilise and commission new services Build positive relationships with stakeholders, families, and commissioners This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key role in developing and expanding high-quality supported living services.
Vacancy Reference Number: 93388 Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization
- Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.
At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people.
Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. xwzovoh
As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.
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Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
You will have operational responsibility for: One supported living service in Oxford, supporting a diverse group of clients.
Two individuals within this service are currently regulated.
Four small supported living services in Reading, none of which are currently regulated.
In addition, an exciting new service in Reading is currently being built and is due to be commissioned in June/July 2026.
This presents a fantastic opportunity to lead the mobilisation process, shape the service from the ground up, and oversee its successful launch and ongoing operation.
About The Services: All five services in Reading are located in close proximity, with three situated next door to one another.
The portfolio currently delivers approximately 800 commissioned hours per week.
Your time will be shared across both locations, with an expected presence in Oxford three days per week, and oversight across Reading services alongside this.
What We're Looking For: We are looking for a confident leader who can: Provide strong operational oversight across multiple services Support and develop staff teams Maintain compliance and quality standards Successfully mobilise and commission new services Build positive relationships with stakeholders, families, and commissioners This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key role in developing and expanding high-quality supported living services.
Vacancy Reference Number: 93388 Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization
- Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.
At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people.
Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. xwzovoh
As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.