Interim Registered Manager - Twickenham

Lifeways Group; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-time pay

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Rewards program

CHOICE Rewards discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Twickenham is seeking an experienced Interim Registered Manager to lead an 8-bed residential service. You’ll shape the culture, drive high standards, and ensure person-centred care for people with complex and profound needs.

You’ll be supported by an Area Manager, manage a skilled team, and build strong relationships with families and the local community, delivering meaningful outcomes and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers, team leaders and a deputy manager to deliver outstanding care and support within this purpose built care home.
• 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

Skills

People management

Operational leadership

Driver's license

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Health & Social Care Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

As a Registered 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 video HERE

The Opportunity

Title: Interim Registered Manager

Sector: complex learning and physical disabilities

Salary: Competitive salary plus Lifeways Group benefits

Duration: 6-month fixed term contract

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager for an 8-bed residential service in Twickenham.

You will be supported by a dedicated Area Manager, while having the autonomy to lead in your own style — driving high standards, building strong teams, and achieving meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

We’re Looking For a Leader Who

• Has a strong track record with Care Quality Commission (CQC), including achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding ratings.
• Has experience improving or turning around services and embedding strong quality and governance.
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care for people with complex and profound learning and physical disabilities.
• Can lead, inspire, and develop a skilled care team to deliver exceptional support.
• Is committed to individualised care, dignity, independence, and meaningful outcomes for every person supported.

In This Role, You Will

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers, team leaders and a deputy manager to deliver outstanding care and support within this purpose built care home.
• 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 embody empathy, courage, honesty, equality, and passion. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

At Lifeways, 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.
• 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

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