Interim Registered Manager - Leamington Spa

The Lifeway's Group is one of the UK's leading providers of specialist support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, Mental Health and complex care needs across the UK. We are striving to be revolutionary in our sector and currently on a transformational journey to become the Care Provider of Choice - through new process, digital solutions / tools, and more efficient ways of working, helping our people deliver the best care to the people we support. We are making a difference in people's lives with by being a provider that values both empathy & progress.

Position Duration

Permanent

Role Type

Registered/Service Manager

County

Warwickshire

Company

Lifeways Group

Salary / rate of pay

Competitive

Post Code

CV31 1XH

Town or City

Leamington Spa

Ref No

13492

You're not just anyone.From every day life, to changing someone's world.Job Description

We are seeking an Interim Registered Manager - Service Improvement for Burgess Care. Burgess Care is a residential service providing specialist support for adults with autism and complex learning disabilities. The service supports 20 people across four houses and one apartment.

Lifeways are looking for an experienced and resilient Interim Registered Manager to provide strong operational leadership and drive positive change within the service.

This is a six-month interim opportunity , with the potential for the role to become permanent in the future. The service is currently rated Inadequate and has active warning notices , so we are looking for an experienced manager who is confident working in a challenging environment and has a proven track record of improving services and delivering positive outcomes.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day operational management of the service, providing visible leadership to the team and ensuring that the people we support receive safe, person-centred and high-quality care.

You will be responsible for identifying areas requiring improvement, implementing clear action plans and embedding sustainable improvements across the service. This will include strengthening compliance, governance, quality, staffing, team performance and the overall culture of the service.

We are looking for someone who is confident, courageous and solutions-focused , with the ability to quickly assess a service, establish priorities and bring people with them through a period of significant change.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to lead a service through a significant period of improvement and make a genuine difference to the people we support.
• The support of a local and regional leadership team, alongside specialist support functions, allowing you to focus on operational leadership and service improvement.
• Regular support from your Area Manager and wider operational team.
• A six-month interim opportunity, with potential for a permanent position in the future.
• Competitive salary package with incentive bonuses.
• Core benefits including matched pension scheme, life insurance, sick pay, car mileage and access to a range of rewards and benefits including discounts, cycle to work, wellbeing support and our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

What you can bring to Lifeways

*A minimum ofLevel 5 in Health & Social Care , or working towards this qualification, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• Proven experience managing a residential or supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
  
  *Strong experience ofservice improvement, quality improvement or managing services through periods of significant change .
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations, compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance and effective governance.
• The ability to develop and implement robust improvement plans and demonstrate measurable progress.
• Strong people-management skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Resilience, confidence and the ability to make difficult decisions when required.
• A valid UK driving licence.

If you are an experienced Registered Manager who thrives on improving services, strengthening quality and developing strong teams , we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in making a difference - where compassion thrives, quality of care is at the heart of everything we do, and strong leadership creates positive outcomes for the people we support.