Area Manager- Swindon and Wales

Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

4/15/2025

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.

Position Duration

Permanent

Role Type

Area Manager

County

Wiltshire

Company

Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay

£45,000-£50,000 DOE

Town or City

Swindon

Ref No

10858

This is a fantastic role for someone with knowledge of CQC and either previous Area Manager or Registered Manager experience. The role will managing services across both Swindon and Wales, directly managing 3 Managers.

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. Team s like Quality, Health and Safety, Business Development, HR and more – you will have a dedicated contact in each team.
• 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
• 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 exp 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 bound. Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow.