Registered Manager - Peterborough

Job Description

The Opportunity

Title: Registered Manager

Location: Peterborough

Sector: learning and physical disabilities

Salary: Competitive salary plus Lifeways Group benefits

We’re looking for a Registered Manager who leads with a proactive hands on approach, leader to take dual-registration of two residential homes (6-bed and 5-bed) supporting individuals with complex learning and physical disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where your expertise, vision, and leadership will have an immediate and lasting impact across both settings.

You’ll be supported by a highly dedicated and engaged Area Manager, while also having the autonomy to lead your services in a way that drives quality, develops your teams, and delivers exceptional outcomes. You will play a key role in fostering an environment where team members feel supported, valued, and well guided.

We’re looking for a leader who:

• A proven track record with CQC compliance, including achieving Good or Outstanding ratings
• Has experience improving and / or maintaining services and embedding strong quality and governance
• A passion for person-centred care for individuals with complex and profound needs
• The ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams across multiple services

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and inspire your teams across both homes to deliver outstanding care
• You will oversee the delivery high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex physical needs
• Driving continuous improvement and embedding strong governance across both services
• Build trusted relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community
• Creating a positive, empowering culture where both colleagues and the people you support can flourish

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.

At Lifeways, 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

As a Registered 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 https://vimeo.com/1139996266?fl=pl&fe=sh