Area Manager- Supported Living- West Midlands

Area Manager- Supported Living- West Midlands Join to apply for the Area Manager- Supported Living- West Midlands role at Lifeways Group. 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 processes, 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 by being a provider that values both empathy & progress. Position Duration: Permanent Role Type: Area Manager County: West Midlands Company: Lifeways Group Salary / rate of pay: £45,000-£55,000 Town or City: Birmingham Ref No: 10848 This is a fantastic role for someone with knowledge of CQC and either previous Area Manager or Registered Manager experience. The role will deliver circa 4238 commissioned hours per week with 6 direct reports in total; there are 38 services in total, a mixture of shared services and some single service. Lifeways is 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 with bespoke Leadership Development pathways.
• Competitive salary package (banding £45k-£55k with mileage paid).
• Digital tools and MI to support you manage compliance and quality across teams as well as Digital Care Plans and E-Rostering system.
• 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 accommodation services in a Health & Social Care setting. Having Complex Care/LD experience is beneficial.
• You will have proven examples of driving up quality, health & safety and compliance, achieving all CQC regulatory requirements.
• An excellent Leader with the ability to manage multisite teams and empower them to achieve great results.
• Resilience and calm 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 5 or Higher in Care or Management or be willing to achieve this.
Join us in making a difference - where compassion thrives, and quality of care knows no bounds. Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Hospitals and Health Care


• You must have proven experience of managing multi-site accommodation services in a Health & Social Care setting. Having Complex Care/LD experience is beneficial.
• You will have proven examples of driving up quality, health & safety and compliance, achieving all CQC regulatory requirements.
• An excellent Leader with the ability to manage multisite teams and empower them to achieve great results.
• Resilience and calm 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 5 or Higher in Care or Management or be willing to achieve this.
Join us in making a difference - where compassion thrives, and quality of care knows no bounds. Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow.

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 processes, 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 by being a provider that values both empathy & progress.


• Competitive salary package (banding £45k-£55k with mileage paid).
• Digital tools and MI to support you manage compliance and quality across teams as well as Digital Care Plans and E-Rostering system.
• 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).