Service Manager – Blackburn Job at Full Time NEW

Job Description If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. Job Description You re Not Just Anyone and neither is this role. You re Not Just Anyone and neither is this role. 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 HERE The Opportunity As a Service Manager, you ll oversee a 19 bed flat scheme supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. You ll have the support of our dedicated Area Manager and Regional Director, while still having the freedom to lead with your own style focusing on achieving the best outcomes for the people we support and for your staff teams. We re looking for an experienced, passionate manager who: Leads with positivity, compassion, and confidence. Inspires their team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support. Drives quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all services. Every day, you ll make a difference ensuring the people we support live with independence, dignity, and purpose in their own homes. In this role, you will: Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care and support within this supported living flat scheme. 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. What You ll Bring 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 We re looking for individuals who embody empathy, courage, honesty, equality, and passion. If that sounds like you, we d love to welcome you to the team. 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: Enjoy financial wellbeing tools with Stream real-time pay tracking, savings features, and instant access to earned pay when you need it. 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 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. We are not using agencies for this recruitment. xlzlddp Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift. #LI-SV1