Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you as we seek a new Area Director to lead our amazing teams across the Northwest of England (Bolton, Manchester, Barrowford, Brierfield, Preston, Worksop & surrounding areas). As someone who prioritises our people and the quality of the services we provide, this role will oversee a number of services across the Consensus portfolio. We’re looking for an action‑oriented and customer-focused Area Director who can lead the culture, direction, and performance of the Area.
Role
Area Director - Residential & Supported Living, PBS & Forensic Services
Salary
Competitive
Responsibilities
* Providing strong leadership to Service Managers and Teams, developing an environment that supports them to thrive and deliver their best.
* Being a visible and accessible leader in your services, ensuring a quality, people and commercial focus including oversight of forensic services.
* Delivering the Area’s financial and growth targets, and the People and Quality KPI’s.
* Working with the Managing Director and finance team to develop the annual budget and supporting Service Managers in ensuring services are safely staffed and optimally aligned to their budget.
* Ensuring the service environments, both inside and out, are appropriately and adequately maintained.
Benefits
* Bonus Scheme: Discretionary 20% annual bonus scheme.
* Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.
* Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.
* Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.
* Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.
* Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.
* Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
* Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.
About You
* Have plenty of experience working with those with learning disabilities or complex behaviours, forensic cohorts and legal frameworks.
* Significant experience working as a Manager within the Learning Disability sector, preferably supported living and/or residential care.
* Bring strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience of working closely with the CQC and local authorities and other relevant MDT’s.
* Be confident, flexible and efficient – you’re happy to work on a shift basis and, where required, be on call.
* Above all, you’ll be committed to providing person-centred care that provides equitable opportunities to all of those you’re working for.
Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on 01206 417573.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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