Service Manager - Clacton On Sea
As a Service Manager at Lifeways, you create environments where people thrive, and every decision you make shapes someone's future.

Location: Hazeldene Gardens, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Role type: Registered/Service Manager
Position duration: Permanent
Reference: 13904

The Opportunity
Are you an inspiring and passionate leader who wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives? At Lifeways, we're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our Hazeldene Gardens service in Clacton-on-Sea, creating an environment where the people we support can thrive and colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered.

Working closely with an experienced Area Manager and Regional Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the service delivers outstanding outcomes, promotes independence and provides a safe, positive and inclusive environment for everyone.

We're looking for someone who leads with compassion, embraces challenges and has the drive to inspire their team to achieve their very best.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care and support.
• Ensure the service is managed effectively, safely and in line with regulatory and quality standards.
• Empower the people we support to build confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal goals.
• Create a positive team culture through effective leadership, coaching, training and ongoing development.
• Build strong working relationships with families, external professionals and senior leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, ensuring the service consistently delivers the highest standards of care.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the service, develop your team and make a meaningful difference every day.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, with a Level 5 qualification desirable (or a willingness to work towards it).
• Proven experience in operational management and leading teams within health and social care.
• A good understanding of person-centred support, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.
• A genuine passion for delivering quality care, alongside the confidence and ability to lead by example.

Above all, we're looking for someone who shares our values of empathy, courage, honesty, equality and passion.

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join Lifeways?
At Lifeways, we believe great care starts with great people. When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that recognises, supports and invests in its people.
Our shared values guide everything we do: Caring - Honest - One Team - Innovative - Courageous - Equal

What You'll Get

• Financial wellbeing with Stream - access real-time pay tracking, savings features and your earned pay when you need it.
• Leadership development programmes and opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions.
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support.
• Reward and recognition schemes to celebrate your contribution.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, technology, travel and much more through CHOICE Rewards.

At Lifeways, you're not just anyone. You're someone who can inspire a team, transform lives and make a difference every single day.

Could Hazeldene Gardens be your next opportunity?