Registered​/Service Manager

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Every day at Lifeways, our team members make a difference — and on our new careers website, you can read their real stories. You’ll meet people who have built rewarding careers with us, and people whose lives have been transformed through the support we provide.

As a Service Manager at Lifeways, you create environments where people thrive, and every decision you make shapes someone’s future. Discover why this matters in our newest video:

We are looking for a Service Manager to cover our supported living service Langport – Somerset
. At Greenhill Barton service, people are welcomed and supported to live independent lives. Greenhill Barton consists of a detached house that is split into three self‑contained apartments with their own bathroom, lounge, kitchen and bedroom. There are three further independent apartments which have their own bedroom, lounge and bathroom with a shared kitchen. Finally there are two apartments in a wheelchair‑accessible bungalow.

These each have a bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

In this role, you will:

• Support, inspire, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding care and support
• You will oversee the delivery of high‑quality care and support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours, and physical disabilities, each with their own unique and complex needs.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards
• Build strong relationships with your team, families, and communities

You’ll lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and deliver the highest standards of care while shaping the future of services.

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care with Level 5 being desirable (or working towards it)
• Strong experience in operational and people management
• A valid UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally
• A genuine passion for quality care — and the ability to lead by example

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

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.

You’re not just anyone. You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day.

We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.