Area Director

Consensus Support; Bolton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Bolton is seeking an Area Director to oversee teams across the Northwest of England. The role requires strong leadership skills and significant experience in the Learning Disability sector. You will ensure the delivery of quality services while developing your team's capabilities. The position also involves meeting financial targets and maintaining service environments. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary 20% annual bonus scheme

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Recognition & Rewards including long service awards

Learning & Development opportunities

Life Assurance of twice annual salary

Wagestream for early wage withdrawal

Discounts from over 150 retailers

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working with those with Learning Disabilities or complex behaviours.
• Significant managerial experience within the Learning Disability sector.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks and CQC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Service Managers and Teams.
• Ensure financial and growth targets are met.
• Maintain the quality of service environments.

Skills

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Confidence in person-centred care

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you as we seek a new Area Director to lead our amazing teams across the Northwest of England (Bolton, Manchester, Barrowford, Brierfield, Preston, Worksop & surrounding areas).

As someone who prioritises our people and the quality of the services we provide, this role will oversee a number of services across the Consensus portfolio. We’re looking for an action-oriented and customer-focused Area Director who can lead the culture, direction, and performance of the Area.

Role

Area Director -Residential & Supported Living, PBS & Forensic Services

Salary

Competitive

Your Role

From ensuring your services run smoothly and achieves quality excellence, to encouraging personal growth & development of the your team – every day is unique. Through leadership and support, our Area Directors make a difference to their colleagues’ lives and the people we support – and are an integral part of ensuring everyone at Consensus has the opportunity to flourish.

• Providing strong leadership to Service Managers and Teams, developing an environment that supports them to thrive and deliver their best.
• To be a visible and accessible leader in your services ensuring a quality, people and commercial focus including oversite of forensic services.
• Delivering the Area’s financial and growth targets, and the People and Quality KPI’s
• Working with the Managing Director and finance team to develop the annual budget and Supporting Service Managers in ensuring services are safely staffed and optimally aligned to their budget
• Ensuring the Service environments, both inside and out, are appropriately and adequately maintained

Our Benefits

• Bonus Scheme: Discretionary 20% annual bonus scheme.
• Annual Leave: 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.
• Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.
• Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.
• Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.
• Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.
• Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
• Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have plenty of experience working with those with Learning Disabilities or complex behaviours,forensic cohorts and legal frameworks
• Significant experience working as a Manager within the Learning Disability sector, preferably Supported Living and/or Residential Care.
• Bring strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of working closely with the CQC and Local Authoritiesand other relevant MDT’s.
• Be confident, flexible and efficient – you’re happy to work on a shift basis and, where required, be on call.
• Above all, you’ll be committed to providing person-centred care that provides equitable opportunities to all of those you’re working for.

We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women and for development and wellbeing in 2025. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.

Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on 01206 417573.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.