Area Manager - Peterborough & Cambridge

Lifeways Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist support services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Area Manager in Peterborough. This permanent role requires strong leadership and compliance knowledge to manage multi-site accommodation services, ensuring high-quality care for individuals with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a Health & Social Care setting and will embrace a compassionate approach to care. A competitive salary package and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Access to discounts

Cycle to work program

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site accommodation services in a Health & Social Care setting.
• Demonstrated success in driving quality, health & safety, and compliance.
• Experience in achieving business improvements with remedial action plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage multisite teams and empower them to achieve results.
• Ensure compliance with all CQC regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support the team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Empathy

Compliance knowledge

CQC familiarity

Resilience

Education

Professional Qualification at Level 5 or higher in Care or Management

Job description

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 are 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 those we support. We are making a difference in people’s lives by being a provider that values both empathy and progress.

Position Details

Duration: Permanent

Role Types: Care/Support Worker, Team Leader, and Service Manager

Location: Peterborough

Company: Lifeways Group

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Post Code: PE1

Ref No: 11450

Candidate Profile

This is a fantastic role for someone with knowledge of CQC and either previous Area Manager or Registered Manager experience. Lifeways seeks individuals who embody qualities of empathy, passion, honesty, courage, and a commitment to equality. We invite you to be part of this!

What We Can Offer You

• Work as part of a local/regional leadership team where you can make a difference.
• Access to specialist advice from support functions like Quality, Health and Safety, Business Development, HR, and more, with dedicated contacts in each team.
• Support as an Area Manager to help you achieve personal and professional development goals, with bespoke Leadership Development pathways.
• Competitive salary package (£45k-£55k with mileage paid).
• Digital tools and MI to support compliance, quality management, Digital Care Plans, and E-Rostering systems.
• Core benefits including matched pension scheme, life insurance, sick pay, car mileage, and access to discounts, cycle to work, well-being programs, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

What You Can Bring to Lifeways

• Proven experience managing multi-site accommodation services in a Health & Social Care setting; experience in Complex Care/LD is beneficial.
• Demonstrated success in driving quality, health & safety, and compliance, meeting all CQC regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multisite teams and empower them to achieve results.
• Resilience, calmness, and a solution-focused approach.
• Experience in achieving business improvements, developing, implementing, and completing remedial action plans.
• Track record of leading multisite teams and embedding consistent standards and quality.
• Relevant professional Qualification at Level 5 or higher in Care or Management, or willingness 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.