Now Hiring: Interim Manager (3–6 Month FTC)
Location: Leicester
Salary : Competitive
Start Immediately | DBS on Update Service Required
Are you an experienced leader in social care with a passion for turning services around? Want to make a real impact, fast?
Join Lifeways one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, mental health needs, and complex care conditions.
We’re undergoing one of the biggest digital transformations in UK social care and we need confident, capable Interim Managers (single or multi-site) to help us shape the future. You’ll provide strong leadership and hands-on support to services during a time of transition and improvement.
This is a 3–6 month fixed-term opportunity with real scope to influence long-term change and potentially continue your journey with us in the long term.
What You'll Do:
* Step into key management roles across services covering services in North London or Bedford, or Milton Keynes
* Stabilise services, lead through change, and embed person-centred care
* Ensure compliance, CQC readiness, and a focus on safe, high-quality delivery
* Collaborate with families, professionals, and internal teams to drive improvement
What You'll Bring:
* Leadership experience in social care (e.g., Registered, Service, Area, or Regional Manager)
* A background in turnaround, transformation, or managing through change
* Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and service quality
* A solution-focused mindset, flexibility, and resilience
* A full UK driving licence or willingness to travel across the region
Why Join Lifeways as an Interim Manager?
* Be part of the biggest digital transformation in social care
* Have your voice heard — we want your insight on how we can do things better
* Join a values-led organisation focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Work with a supportive, visible leadership team that welcomes your expertise
* Access to our enhanced CHOICE Rewards benefits platform
If you're available now and ready to bring your leadership to where it’s needed most we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a speedy response and help shape the future of care at Lifeways.
Lifeways is not engaging agencies for this recruitment. We have a direct sourcing strategy in place and will not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to our colleagues, managers, or submitted via our careers site will be treated as gifts, and Lifeways shall not be liable for any fees or terms associated with them.
Please do not contact our teams regarding this campaign — any agency contact will be disregarded