Impactful Service Manager: Lead Care Teams & Support

Lifeways; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-time pay access through Stream

Leadership development programmes

Inclusive workplace culture

Matched pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Rewards schemes

Choice Rewards discounts

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Service Manager to lead and develop our Brighton services, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing culture for people we support and our teams.

You will oversee two independent supported living services and a small outreach service for working-age adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities and ASD. You’ll work with an Area Manager and Regional Director to ensure high-quality care and compliance.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care; Level 5 is desirable, or you may be working towards this.
• Strong experience in operational and people management, ideally within health or social care.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or other complex needs.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally when required.
• A genuine passion for quality care, with the confidence and integrity to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Ensure services operate safely, effectively and in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Support people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes, greater independence and an improved quality of life.
• Build a strong team culture through coaching, training, development and effective performance management.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, families and external professionals to continuously improve service quality.
• Take ownership of the day-to-day operational management of the services, ensuring they are well-led, compliant and financially sustainable.
• Lead with purpose, inspire your teams and play an important role in shaping the future of our services.

Skills

People leadership

Operational management

Care with complex needs

Travel locally

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Level 5 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Lifeways is seeking a Service Manager to lead and develop our Brighton services, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing culture for people we support and our teams.

You will oversee two independent supported living services and a small outreach service for working-age adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities and ASD. You’ll work with an Area Manager and Regional Director to ensure high-quality care and compliance.