Registered Manager

Lifeways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream pay

Leadership development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Rewards program

Choice Rewards discounts

Job summary

Lifeways Sutton is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a supported living service for 7 adults with learning and physical disabilities. You’ll guide a dedicated staff team, maintain high quality care, and ensure compliance with CQC standards in a person-centred setting.

You’ll report to an Area Manager and have autonomy to shape the service, develop your team, and promote independence and meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification; Level 5 desirable or developing towards it.
• Strong operational and people management experience.
• UK driving license and willingness to travel locally.
• Passion for quality care and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop team to deliver outstanding care in a purpose-built home.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality care for individuals with LD, autism, challenging behaviours, and physical disabilities.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with families and communities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Quality governance

Communication

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Health & Social Care Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Sutton

Sector: Learning and Physical Disabilities

Salary: Competitive salary plus bonus and Lifeways Group benefits

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established supported living service in Sutton, supporting 7 adults with learning and physical disabilities.

The service benefits from a long-standing, dedicated staff team who are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support. With a strong foundation already in place, this is an exciting opportunity for a confident, values-driven leader to build on that success and take the service forward.

Rated GOOD across all five CQC domains , the service reflects the exceptional commitment and achievements of the team. We welcome applications from experienced CQC Registered Managers who are passionate about quality, leadership and making a genuine difference to the lives of the people they support.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated Area Manager , while having the autonomy to lead the service in your own style. You’ll have the opportunity to inspire and develop an established team, champion outstanding quality and ensure the people we support continue to live fulfilling, independent lives.

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.

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.
• 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

At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone . You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day. #LI-SV1