Area Manager – Supported Living
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hrs per week, Mon–Fri)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Incentive Scheme
Location: Covering Doncaster
Reports to: Regional Director
Function: Operations
The Lifeways Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support services for people with learning disabilities and neurodiverse needs. Additionally, Lifeways specialises in complex care for those requiring high levels of positive behaviour support. We have invested in new quality assurance and governance, along with digital rostering and care mapping. We are making a difference in people’s lives by being a provider that values both empathy and progress.
At Lifeways, you’re part of something bigger. As an Area Manager, you lead teams that make a real difference every day — ensuring services run smoothly so the people we support can live life their way. Why does this matter?
See the impact for yourself in our latest video.
We are seeking a passionate Area Manager with a proven operational background to lead and inspire our services across Doncaster. Our services make a huge difference to people and families who want a care provider that is person led, focused on quality and on making a difference every day.
We’re committed to your personal and professional growth. As an Area Manager, you’ll be part of our regional leadership team, where your ideas will help shape the future of care. We will invest in your development through tailored leadership coaching.
The role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking for their next step up, or an experienced Area Manager seeking a new challenge.
What you’ll bring to Lifeways:
* Proven experience managing multi-site supported living or residential services in the health and social care sector.
* Strong leadership skills, with a track record of growing teams and driving high standards across services.
* A proactive approach to ensuring quality, health & safety, and regulatory compliance—meeting and exceeding CQC standards.
* The ability to identify and address operational challenges, implementing effective action plans to achieve service improvements.
* A Level 4 qualification or higher in Care or Management (or equivalent experience).
* Experience in managing services for individuals with complex needs such as brain injury, learning disabilities, autism, and mental health is beneficial but not essential
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
* Access financial wellbeing tools with Stream, including real-time pay tracking and early access to earned wages
Why Now?
We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us.
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.
At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone. You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day.
#J-18808-Ljbffr