Service Manager - Buxton

Lifeway’s Group; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programmes

Matched contribution company pension scheme

Wellbeing resources and mental health support

Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more

Job summary

Lifeways Group is looking for a Service Manager in Buxton to lead a vibrant care service. The ideal candidate will inspire their team and manage high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

You will ensure that care standards are met while fostering team development and community relationships. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is required, with a passion for quality care and operational management experience essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in operational and people management.
• Valid UK driver’s license and willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop team to deliver outstanding care.
• Oversee delivery of care for individuals with unique needs.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with team, families, and communities.

Skills

Operational and people management

Passion for quality care

Leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Service Manager – Buxton - Dale Valley View

Who We Are – Lifeways

Every day at Lifeways, our team members make a difference — and on our new careers website, you can read their real stories. You’ll meet people who have built rewarding careers with us, and people whose lives have been transformed through the support we provide.

You’re Not Just Anyone

— and neither is this role. As a Service 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: https://vimeo.com/1139996266?fl=pl&fe=sh

Lifeways is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, mental health conditions, and complex care needs.

We’ve recently completed one of the biggest digital transformations in our sector — and we’re just getting started. From Property to PBS, our ambition is bold: to become the Care Provider of Choice, powered by innovation, stability and the belief that great care starts with great people.

The Opportunity

Join Us in Buxton and step into a role where your leadership makes a real difference. In Dale Valley View, you’ll take the helm of busy, vibrant services that thrive on energy, dedication, and vision. We’re looking for an experienced manager who leads positively from the front, inspires their team, and drives excellence in care—ensuring the people we support, living with learning difficulties and/or autism, receive the very best support every day.

In this role, you will:

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care and support within this supported living flat scheme.
• 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.

Why Join Lifeways?

When you join Lifeways, you step into a leadership role in a company that values and invests in its people. Our shared values guide everything we do: Caring – Honest – One Team – Innovative – Courageous – Equal.

You’ll get:

• 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

Why Now?

We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us.

Our Commitment

We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care.

Leadership & Culture

As a leader, you’ll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are more than just words — they’re lived values.

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