Service Manager - Buxton

Lifeways Group; West Lutton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programmes

Inclusive workplace culture

Matched pension scheme

Wellbeing resources and mental health

Reward and CHOICE Rewards discounts

Job summary

Lifeways in Buxton seeks a Service Manager to lead and develop a busy supported living service. You will oversee care delivery for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes.

Join a team that values caring, honesty, teamwork, and innovation, with leadership opportunities and a supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification is required.
• Level 5 in Health & Social Care is desirable or underway.
• Strong experience in operational and people management.
• Valid UK driver's licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Genuine passion for quality care and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care and support within this supported living flat scheme.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality care and support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours and physical disabilities.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with your team, families, and communities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Health & Social Care Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Service Manager – Buxton

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.

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.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, with Level 5 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.

Why Join Lifeways?

Role

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.

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.

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.

We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.