Management - Service Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Service Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Daniel Yorath House, Leeds
Salary: Up to £44,556 per annum DOE
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
About Daniel Yorath House:
Daniel Yorath House, part of Brainkind, is a specialist neurological rehabilitation centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire, dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives following a brain injury or neurological condition. We provide innovative rehabilitation and person-centred support within a safe, therapeutic environment, supporting up to 19 individuals to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
Individuals typically begin their journey with us on a 12-week rehabilitation pathway, which can be extended where additional support is needed to achieve personal goals. Our services are founded on a specialist neurobehavioural approach and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers.
The centre has dedicated assessment and therapy facilities, a fully equipped physiotherapy gym and extensive private gardens. Alongside our intensive programmes, we offer Slow Stream Rehabilitation Beds for individuals who need a longer timeframe and a more gradual pace, with the same high standards of clinical care and personalised activity plans that put wellbeing, independence and quality of life first.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take overall responsibility for the management of the service, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care and full regulatory compliance
Lead and line manage the multidisciplinary team, including senior managers and lead clinicians, setting and monitoring performance standards
Set and manage capital and revenue budgets and oversee all financial systems on location
Lead recruitment, induction and training in line with Employment Law and Brainkind values
Market the service to commissioners and referrers and deliver an annual business development plan
Lead the on-call system, including out-of-hours management support
Ensure People We Support are involved in their assessments, support plans and reviews, and chair review meetings as required
Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and a safe, well-maintained environment that promotes independence and rehabilitation
Drive continuous improvement through audit, governance, risk management and reporting
About you:
Proven experience of managing a health or social care service and leading a multidisciplinary team
Experience of line managing senior staff, including recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance
Sound knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and relevant legislation
Experience of budget management and business development
A person-centred approach focused on independence and personal goals
Flexibility to work on-call and unsocial hours, and a full UK driving licence
Rewards:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
A competitive salary of up to £44,556 per annum DOE
38 days AL (inclusive of bank holidays)
Buy/sell up to 5 days AL each year
Simply Health Plan; helps to cover the cost of routine healthcare treatments. Further information can be found at www.simplyhealth.co.uk/about-us
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent training and support
Company Pension
Group life assurance
Eye voucher scheme
Long service and staff awards
Free parking
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.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled, therefore we recommend applying as soon as possible.
All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values, which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.