Area Operations Manager (Yorkshire & Humber)

ivolve care & support; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic Area Manager to oversee 6 services across Yorkshire & Humber. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership in adult social care, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance. This full-time role offers a comprehensive reward package, including annual leave, enhanced sickness pay, and ongoing training. If you're ready to inspire teams and make a significant impact, apply today!

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off with pay

Enhanced sickness pay

EV car scheme

Recognition awards and celebrations

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership/management experience in adult social care.
• In-depth knowledge of social care regulations.
• Experience managing service budgets and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 6 services across the Yorkshire & Humber area.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure quality care.
• Manage budgets, resources, and service performance.

Skills

Leadership/management experience in adult social care

Stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent communication

Emotional intelligence

IT and data literacy

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Level 7 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care

Job description

Location: Covering 6 services across the Yorkshire & Humber area

Shifts: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, you'll be flexible around start and finish times to meet the needs of this service, colleagues, and the people we support)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

This is a fixed term contract for a length of 16 months

Make a real impact where it matters most.

At ivolve, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest and most forward‑thinking adult social care providers. We’re on a mission to grow with purpose – helping more people live flourishing lives through compassionate, person‑centred support.

Whether it’s our Residential, Supported Living or Complex Care services, everything we do is about helping people achieve their goals, both big and small. We celebrate individuality, and we support people with energy, creativity and positivity.

We’re proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 *& 2025* – a reflection of our commitment to not just the people we support, but also to our incredible colleagues who go above and beyond every day.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Area Manager to oversee 6 services across the Yorksire & Humber. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate leader who is ready to drive high standards, develop teams, and create positive outcomes across multiple services.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll have full operational responsibility for the services in your area – leading Registered Managers and support teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, and working to ensure the best possible experiences for the people we support.

You’ll work in line with our core operating model: the Power of 3 – Quality, People, and Healthy Finances. These pillars are the foundation of everything we do and are key to achieving sustainable, impactful care.

Quality

• Drive exceptional care standards and outcomes through high‑quality governance and continuous improvement
• Champion a person‑centred, proactive culture that puts people first

People

• Inspire and support your teams to grow, develop and perform
• Promote wellbeing, recognition and inclusion across your services
• Actively model our values and lead by example

Healthy Finances

• Manage budgets, resources and service performance
• Ensure financial sustainability while delivering value and efficiency

Essential

• Proven leadership/management experience in adult social care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care (or working towards)
• In‑depth knowledge of social care regulations, compliance and best practice
• Experience managing service budgets, rotas, occupancy and commissioned hours
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic, solutions‑focused mindset with an eye for detail
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence
• Experience conducting audits and implementing service improvement plans
• Strong IT and data literacy
• Passion, integrity and a values‑driven leadership approach
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and person‑centred care

Desirable

• Level 7 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care
• Knowledge of therapeutic and non‑aversive care models
• Full UK driving licence (essential for travel between sites and meetings)

Why Join Us?

We’re serious about supporting our colleagues as well as the people we care for. Our rewards package goes beyond the basics:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Your birthday off with pay (after 1 year)
• Enhanced sickness pay
• EV car scheme via salary sacrifice
• Extra annual leave linked to length of service
• Recognition awards and celebrations
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and career development

Ready to lead and inspire across services that change lives?

If you're ready for a job that challenges, rewards, and makes a meaningful difference – this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today and be part of something truly impactful.

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