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About the Role
We’re looking for an Area Manager to lead six high-performing services across Surrey, West Sussex, and South London. Based in London SE1, this role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring quality, safety, and commercial success go hand-in-hand.
You’ll coach and energise local managers, champion innovation, and translate insight into action. Whether that’s through site walk-arounds, service development, or performance reviews. Reporting into the Regional Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in shaping future growth while keeping a relentless focus on exceptional outcomes for the people we support.
About You
You’re a values-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments. You’re commercially sharp but never lose sight of the bigger picture: the lives of the people we support. You know how to motivate teams, inspire change, and embed a culture of excellence and accountability.
What You Need to Have
* A Level 5 qualification in Social Care (or above) or a relevant degree
* Proven multi-site or area management experience in supported living, residential, home care, or a related field
* Strong ability to balance strategy with operational detail
* Confidence in using data to drive decisions and deliver results
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and change management
* £50,000 basic salary + performance-related bonus
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension & Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing
* Discounts across big-name brands (retail, food, health & beauty)
* Access to industry-leading training, qualifications, and a clear pathway to senior leadership
* The freedom to innovate, with the support to make ideas happen
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
Industries
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities and Hospitals and Health Care
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