Registered Manager

Lifeway’s Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-time pay access

Leadership development

Inclusive workplace culture

Pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Recognition schemes

Choice Rewards discounts

Job summary

Lifeways in the United Kingdom seeks an inspirational care leader to oversee a purpose-built home, guiding a team of support staff to deliver person-centred care.

You will champion quality standards, engage families, and drive service improvements while shaping a compassionate, high-performing culture across the team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Level 5 desirable.
• Strong operational and people management experience.
• Valid UK driver’s license and willingness to travel locally.
• Genuine passion for quality care – lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop your team to deliver outstanding care.
• Oversee high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours, and physical disabilities.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with families and communities.

Skills

People management

Operational leadership

Quality care focus

UK driving license

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Level 5 (desirable) Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

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

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're not just anyone. You're a leader who can make a difference every single day.

Benefits

• 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