Registered Manager

Lifeway’s Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a passionate Service Manager to oversee a supported living flat scheme in the UK. You'll support and develop your team to provide outstanding care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, strong operational and people management skills, and a commitment to quality. Join the team and make a difference every day.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing tools

Leadership development programmes

Matched contribution pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operational and people management.
• A valid UK driver's licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Ability to lead by example and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality care and support.
• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards.
• Build relationships with your team, families, and communities.

Skills

Operational management

People management

Compassion

Quality care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Level 5 qualification (desirable)

Job description

You’re Not Just Anyone — and neither is this role.

You’re Not Just Anyone — and neither is this role. As a Service Manager at Lifeways, you create environments where people thrive, and every decision you make shapes someone’s future. Discover why this matters in our newest videoHERE

The Opportunity

As a Service Manager, you’ll oversee a 19 bed flat scheme supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. You’ll have the support of our dedicated Area Manager and Regional Director, while still having the freedom to lead with your own style—focusing on achieving the best outcomes for the people we support and for your staff teams.

We’re looking for an experienced, passionate manager who:

• Leads with positivity, compassion, and confidence.
• Inspires their team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support.
• Drives quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all services.

Every day, you’ll make a difference — ensuring the people we support live withindependence, dignity, and purposein their own homes.

In this role, you will:

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care and support within this supported living flat scheme.
• You will oversee the delivery of high-quality care and support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours, and physical disabilities, each with their own unique and complex needs.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards
• Build strong relationships with your team, families, and communities

You’ll lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and deliver the highest standards of care while shaping the future of services.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care with Level 5 being desirable (or working towards it)
• Strong experience in operational and people management
• A valid UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally
• A genuine passion for quality care — and the ability to lead by example

We’re looking for individuals who embodyempathy, courage, honesty, equality,andpassion. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Why Join Lifeways?

When you join Lifeways, you step into a leadership role in a company that values and invests in its people. Our shared values guide everything we do:
Caring – Honest – One Team – Innovative – Courageous – Equal

You’ll get:

• Enjoy financial wellbeing tools with Stream — real-time pay tracking, savings features, and instant access to earned pay when you need it.
• Leadership development programmes & progression pathways
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Matched contribution company pension scheme
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more through CHOICE Rewards

Why Now?

We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us.

We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care.

As a leader, you’ll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are more than just words — they’re lived values.

At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone. You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day.

We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.

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