Development Centre Service Manager

Development Centre Service Manager - Ref 90

Company: Alabare

Salary: £33,969 to £37,479 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: SP4 6BY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 27 Aug 2026

Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

The Development Centre Service Manager leads the operational delivery and ongoing development of a development centre service for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The postholder is responsible for ensuring the service is safe, inclusive, person-centred and outcome-focused, promoting wellbeing, independence, community inclusion and meaningful opportunities for learning and development. The role combines day-to-day management with practice leadership, ensuring high-quality support, therapeutic and educational provision, and effective partnership working. In line with service plans and key performance indicators, the postholder also supports progression pathways into qualifications, volunteering, supported placements and, where appropriate, paid employment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

The Development Centre Service Manager leads the operational delivery and ongoing development of a development centre service for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The postholder is responsible for ensuring the service is safe, inclusive, person-centred and outcome-focused, promoting wellbeing, independence, community inclusion and meaningful opportunities for learning and development. The role combines day-to-day management with practice leadership, ensuring high-quality support, therapeutic and educational provision, and effective partnership working. In line with service plans and key performance indicators, the postholder also supports progression pathways into qualifications, volunteering, supported placements and, where appropriate, paid employment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.