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Peripatetic Service Manager


Company : The Wilf Ward Family Trust


Location : Acomb, York


Created : 2026-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Peripatetic Service Manager Flexible Leadership Making a Real Difference For the nature of the role a full UK Driving licence is required What we offer Clear career pathways with real opportunities to grow Up to 33 days holiday so you can recharge Access to a rewards website and Blue Light Scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support Pension scheme A friendly, supportive team who are passionate about delivering great care About the role Are you an experienced leader in social care who thrives on variety and making a real impact? We''re looking for a Peripatetic Service Manager to support and strengthen our services across the organisation. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, you''ll step into different services, lead teams, drive improvements, and help deliver truly person-centred support that empowers people to live extraordinary lives. What you''ll be doing Providing short-term management support across a range of services Leading, motivating, and developing teams to deliver high-quality care Driving continuous improvement and positive team cultures Ensuring services meet regulatory and compliance standards Using data and insight to improve performance and outcomes Managing staffing, rotas, and budgets effectively Building strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders What we''re looking for Experience in a management role within social care Passion for person-centred support and inclusion Strong leadership and communication skills Confidence working across different services and adapting quickly Good organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities Comfortable using data and digital tools (e.g. Excel, PowerBI) NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), with willingness to work towards Level 5 What else you need to know You''ll need flexibility to work across different locations and services Some weekend, night, and on-call work will be required Occasional hands-on support may be needed If you''re ready for a role where you can lead, inspire, and create positive changewe''d love to hear from you. We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it''s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visit Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc