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Service Manager - Bracknell
Location: On site at The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £31,392 (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Lead with purpose. Change lives. Build brighter futures.

At Kids, we’ve been supporting disabled children, young people and their families for over 50 years. Our services give children a safe place to play, grow and build independence — and give families the vital support they need.

Now we’re looking for a Service Manager to lead our play and short break services in Bracknell. This is your chance to make a real difference every day.

• You’ll shape services that bring joy, independence and opportunity to children with SEND.

• You’ll give families the support and respite they need.

• You’ll lead a passionate team and help them be their very best.

This isn’t just management — it’s leadership with heart.

• Lead and inspire staff and volunteers across after-school clubs, weekend and holiday activities.

• Build partnerships with schools, health teams and local authorities.

• Ensure services are safe, inclusive and meet (and exceed!) regulatory standards.

• Use feedback from children, young people and families to shape what we do.

• Drive innovation, growth and funding opportunities.

• Experience leading and developing services (children’s services, social care, education or similar).

• Strong people leadership skills — you know how to motivate and nurture a team.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

• Good organisational and financial management skills.

• Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People / Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

(Bonus: experience working directly with disabled children and young people.)

Most of all, you share our values: inclusion, respect, collaboration and commitment to making a difference.

• 25–30 days annual leave(plus bank holidays) + option to buy more.
• Flexible hoursand family-friendly policies.
• Company sick payfrom day one + paid family/carer’s leave.
• Pension contributions(3% from us).
• Maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programmefor 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Discounts, rewards and perks site.
• Learning, mentoring and apprenticeshipsto grow your career.
• Recommend a Friend bonus.
• Bereavement leave and death in service plan.

If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to transform lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help children with SEND live life to the fullest.

Service Manager - Bracknell

Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom

RG12 1AE

£31,392 per year

Temporary - Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Closing date: 11/10/2025

Job reference: LM1395886BraSMB

Documents

Kids Strategy.pdf

Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures.pdf

Safeguarding.pdf

Service Manager - Bracknell

Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom

£31,392 per year