Area Manager - Mental Health

Job Description

Area Manager - Mental Health

Permanent / Full-Time

Hours of work: 37.5 hrs per week Mon-Fri

Function: Operations

Reporting to: Regional Director

Location: Area covered : Warrington, Liverpool, Wirral

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 by 2026 - through new process, digital solutions / tools, and more efficient ways of working, helping our people deliver the best care to the people we support.

Our Mental Health Divisions support hundreds of people accross the country by providing recovery focused mental health support, to enable people to live their life to the fullest. We work closely with the NHS, private hospitals and the ministry of justice to deliver person centred recovery focused mental health support. We are recruiting for an experienced Area Manager to lead our services in Warrington, Liverpool and the Wirral. As an Area Manager you will be responsible for 8 Managers - Liverpool has 5 as we have several services there, Warrington 2 and the Wirral has one. 

The post holder for the role will be expected to hold the registration , and be in services min 3 days per week  - the remaining 2 days you can work remotley or from our Warrington Head Office.

What we can offer you

• You will work as part of a local / regional leadership team where you can make a real difference. Your will have the opportunity to shape how Lifeways delivers support you your input and ideas are welcome

• Access to specialist advice from our support functions whenever you need it, so you can focus solely on team management and commercial awareness. Health and safety, Quality, Tendering, Billing and Accounts payable, HR and PBS – you have access to dedicated specialist to help you do your role.

• You will be supported as an area manager to help you achieve your personal and professional development goals and develop as a leader and manager. From day 1 you will have peer support from another AM who will support your settling in to the organisation.

• Competitive salary package

• You will receive core benefits including matched pension scheme, life insurance, sick pay, car mileage and access to other benefits, rewards and recognition such as discounts, cycle to work, well-being and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

What you can bring to Lifeways:

• You must have proven experience of managing multi-site residential and/or supported living services in a Health & Social Care setting. Complex Care / LD exp is beneficial.
• Leadership experience to manage multi site teams and support change management with new Digital Technology
• You will have proven examples of driving up quality, health & safety and compliance, achieving all CQC regulatory requirements
• Resilience and positive attitude to change is welcomed
• You will have proven experience achieving business improvements where any issues arise, developing, implementing and completing appropriate remedial action plans
• You will have a track record of leading multisite teams , and embedding consistent standards and quality
• You will have a relevant professional Qualification at Level 4 or Higher in Care or Management 
• Experience of managing services for adults with complex needs( ie acquired brain injury, learning disability, autism, physical disabilities and mental health) – is beneficial but not essential

Lifeways are seeking individuals who embody our values  of “Choice” – being Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous and Equal! These values keep us focused on delivering exceptional care and we would love to invite you to be part of this! Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow.

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