Service Manager

Service Manager – Doncaster

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Every day at Lifeways, our team makes a difference and builds rewarding careers whilst having a meaningful impact on the lives of the people we support. Lifeways is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, mental health conditions, and complex care needs.

We are looking for a Service Manager to cover our supported living services in and around Doncaster. You’ll oversee a small group of supported living dwellings for individuals 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.

• Leads with positivity, compassion, and confidence.
• Inspires their team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support.
• Drives quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all services.

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care within this supported living flat scheme.
• 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.

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care with Level 5 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.

• 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.

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.