Area Manager Location: Positions available in North West North East Salary: £36,812 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Advertising End Date: 01st December 2025.
We Are Offering: 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing with long service Flexible approach to location, hours and work patterns, including hybrid working Training and development opportunities Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Discounts for leisure and lifestyle Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development The Oaklea Trust is a charitable organisation providing care, support, education and employment training for children and adults with disabilities, older adults and people who are disadvantaged.
Oaklea has office bases in Kendal, Cumbria and Consett Co.
We have three new vacancies for Area Managers and are looking to employ candidates to cover the North West and North East Areas.
Do you have experience in Learning Disability services Have you previously held a Team Manager role within a CQC regulated service and you're looking for a step up If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
As an Area Manager, you will ensure the services within your area deliver excellent care and support and are future-focused.
You will also be responsible for capturing and collating evidence of compliance with our regulatory duties and contract requirements.
The team you lead will help our Customers to learn, develop and thrive through providing high-quality personal care, helping with daily living tasks such as travel, administration of medication and accessing community-based activities.
We are looking for someone who: Has experience of working in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) or similar regulated service.
Holds a Level 5 or higher qualification in Leadership and Management Is an innovative and strong leader, supportive, has empathy and is organised Is competent with IT software Is willing to learn and mentor colleagues Our mission is to support people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive, with kindness at the core of everything we do.
Working at Oaklea means enjoying a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, including a mix of remote and on-site work, alongside some on-call duties on a rota basis.
(You will be required to travel to various locations within your designated area and to work with other Area Managers and the wider team to ensure holidays etc are covered.
You will hold a Level 5 or higher qualification in Leadership and Management and, ideally, would be interested in becoming a CQC Registered Manager in due course.
We also offer a company training plan to support your development in this role.
As part of our wider management team, you will help drive change and share best practice across the organisation in support of both our customers and employees. An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply) No agencies please