Registered Manager - Edinburgh

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Overview

Lifeways is a leading UK provider of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, mental health conditions, and complex care needs. Lifeways has undergone a major digital transformation and aims to become the Care Provider of Choice, powered by innovation and great people. You’re not just anyone—you’re part of something bigger—a team that changes lives.

Role: Registered Manager – Edinburgh. Location: Edinburgh, UK. Role type: Permanent, Full-time. County: Edinburgh. Post Code: E1. Ref No: 11785.

The Opportunity

Join our passionate team as a Registered Manager and lead exceptional services in the Edinburgh community. You will oversee designated services delivering nearly 1,500 hours of care and support to people with learning disabilities and those who are autistic.

In This Role

• Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care and support across services.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours, and physical disabilities, each with their own 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 SVQ qualification in Health & Social Care, with Level 4 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

• Leadership development programmes and progression pathways.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Matched contribution company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Discounts through CHOICE Rewards (shopping, tech, travel, and more).

We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice. Lifeways listens to team members through surveys and forums and acts on ideas to improve how we support both staff and those in our care. As a leader, you’ll have authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care delivered. We invest in growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are lived values.

We are not using agencies for recruitment. Any CVs from recruitment agencies will be treated as gifts.