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Location

Walsall, West Midlands | United Kingdom

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Job description

Area Manager - Supported Living - North West

Permanent / Full-Time

Hours of work: 37.5 hrs per week Mon-Fri

Function: Operations

Reporting to: Regional Director

Location: Area covered : Staffordshire & Walsall

The Lifeway’s Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, Mental Health and complex care needs across the UK. We are striving to be revolutionary in our sector and currently on a transformational journey to become the Care Provider of Choice by 2026 - through new process, digital solutions / tools, and more efficient ways of working, helping our people deliver the best care to the people we support. We are making a difference in people’s lives with by being a provider that values both empathy & progress.

Lifeways are seeking individuals who embody qualities of empathy, passion, honesty, courage, and a commitment to equality, we would love to invite you to be part of this!

What we can offer you

• You will work as part of a local / regional leadership team where you can make a difference.

• Access to specialist advice from our support functions whenever you need it, so you can focus solely on team management and commercial awareness

• You will be supported as an area manager to help you achieve your personal and professional development goals and develop as a leader and manager.

• Competitive salary package (banding £45k-£55k with mileage paid.

• You will receive core benefits including matched pension scheme, life insurance, sick pay, car mileage and access to other benefits, rewards and recognition such as discounts, cycle to work, well-being and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

What you can bring to Lifeways:

• • You must have proven experience of managing multi-site residential and/or supported living services in a Health & Social Care setting. Complex Care / LD exp is beneficial.
• • You will have proven examples of driving up quality, health & safety and compliance, achieving all CI regulatory requirements
• Resilient and calm when supporting safeguarding or whistle blowing issues with a solution focused approach
• You will have proven experience achieving business improvements where any issues arise, developing, implementing and completing appropriate remedial action plans
• You will have a track record of leading multisite teams , and embedding consistent standards and quality
• You will have a relevant professional Qualification at Level 4 or Higher in Care or Management 
• Experience of managing services for adults with complex needs( ie acquired brain injury, learning disability, autism, physical disabilities and mental health) – is beneficial but not essential

Join us in making a difference – where compassion thrives, and quality of care knows no bound. Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow.

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