Area Manager in Shrewsbury

£45,000.00 per annum plus excellent benefits package

£45,000.00 per annum plus excellent benefits package

Location

Job Reference

261000040521

Closing Date

30-Nov-26

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Area Manager to provide strong, values-led leadership across a number of Learning Disability services.

The successful candidate will be supporting and leading a team of Supported Living Managers and will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, driving person centred support, developing and inspiring staff teams, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the overall performance of the services within their area.

The Are Manager is a pivotal leadership role requiring resilience, compassion, and confidence. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring people we support have meaningful, active lives with opportunities to develop independence, life skills and community connections.

• Lead, manage, and support a team of service managers and care staff to deliver outstanding care services.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements, including CQC standards.
• Monitor and improve service quality through regular audits and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance service delivery and achieve business objectives.
• Foster positive relationships and communication with people we support, their families, and other stakeholders.
• Bring energy to services, inspiring teams, stretching expectations and abilities.
• Manage budgets effectively to ensure financial sustainability and efficiency.
• Identify & support opportunities for growth and development within the region.
• Provide training, mentoring, and development opportunities for staff.
• Drive a culture where the needs, preferences and aspirations of people we support are always the priority.

Area Manager - Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior management role within the social care sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements in social care.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for developing others and building confident, capable teams.
• Resilient and reflective leader who can support others through challenge while maintaining high standards of care.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Area Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday - Friday, with flexibility required, including some weekends when necessary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Area Manager to join our team and provide strong leadership across our supported living services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support, developing teams and driving positive outcomes for the people we support.

Area Manager - About the role

As an Area Manager, you will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership across your area, ensuring that the people we support remain at the heart of everything we do.

As an area manager you will work closely with supported living managers and their teams to maintain high standards of care and support, promote best practice and ensure services operate in line with organisational values, policies and regulatory requirements.

A key responsibility for an area manager will be implementing the organisation's five-year strategy across your area, translating strategic objectives into practical actions and supporting managers and teams to deliver sustainable improvements.

There is significant opportunity for growth and development within the area, with potential for the successful candidate to become involved in project work and wider organisational initiatives as the area continues to develop.

About you - We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong management experience within supported living, social care or a similar setting.
• Has experience of leading and supporting managers and teams.
• Provides strong, positive and supportive leadership.
• Is confident in driving service improvement and maintaining high standards.
• Is passionate about person-centred support and achieving positive outcomes.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Can manage competing priorities across multiple services.
• Is confident making decisions and providing direction and support to managers.
• Can build positive relationships with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Is forward-thinking and enthusiastic about service development.
• Can translate organisational strategy into meaningful action across the area.
• Is flexible and able to work some weekends when required.

Area Manager - The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader to take the next step in their career, influence the development of services and play an important role in delivering the organisation's long-term strategy.

If you are a confident, compassionate and proactive leader who enjoys developing people and services and wants to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of a Walsingham support employee

We really care about our staff and offer a wide range of benefits to each Area Manager:

• 33 days annual leave (25 days leave + 8 days bank holidays), rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
• Pension scheme contributions with up to 3% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
• Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £250.
• Access to Blue Light Card savings

Work with Walsingham and make a real difference to people's lives

Walsingham Support has been operating across England and Wales since 1986. We enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs.

We're different because we pride ourselves on putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do.

We do this by delivering specifically tailored support for every individual we work with.

At Walsingham Support, our staff teams are the linchpin of our organisation and they are passionate about our ambition.

We work in an equal and diverse society in which people with disabilities are citizens in their own right. We support them so that they can reach their own potential.

By working with Walsingham Support, you'll be supporting disabled people live their lives to the full.

Our Vision:

• Walsingham Support will grow to become a leader in the social care sector to meet the evolving needs of people we support and the higher expectations they have around how they live.
• We will reinforce the voices of all those with learning disabilities, autistic people and other complex needs to challenge the status quo, disrupt perceived limitations and influence sector wide change.

Our Mission:

• We see the person not the limitations. We work alongside adults with complex needs to fulfil their life aspirations. We employ and develop exceptional people. We are agile, continuously learning as we respond to evolving needs.

Our Values:

• People Focused:Whether it is staff or the people we support, we strive for people to live their best lives.
• One Team: Achieving meaningful outcomes by coming together to create a friendly, proactive and inclusive culture.
• Say it as it is: Every voice is heard and respected, we encourage open and transparent communication.
• Ambitious:Determined to be the best in everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

When we hire new people, we look for team players who take pride in what they do and adopt a can-do attitude.

Each and every member of the team plays a vital role in making a huge difference to individual lives by helping them to reach their full potential. In return, well help you to exceed your career ambitions, aims and aspirations.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR A CHARITY

Working for a charity can offer a range of unique benefits compared to working for a commercial business. If it is your first time applying for a job at a charity organisation below are some of the notable differences between us and a commercial, corporate organisation:

• Sense of Purpose: Many people find working for a charity to be more personally fulfilling because they contribute to a cause or mission that aligns with their values. The sense of purpose derived from making a positive impact on society can be a powerful motivator.
• Social Impact: Charities typically focus on addressing social issues, whether it's healthcare, education, poverty, or the environment. Working for a charity allows employees to be part of efforts to create positive social change and improve the lives of others.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Charities often have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the diverse communities they serve. Employees may find themselves working alongside people with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
• Skill Development: Working for a charity may provide opportunities for employees to develop a wide range of skills. With limited resources, employees often take on multiple roles and responsibilities, allowing for skill diversification and professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Charities are usually deeply connected to the communities they serve. Employees may have the chance to engage directly with beneficiaries, volunteers, and community partners, fostering a strong sense of community and interconnectedness.
• Flexibility and Passion-Driven Work: While this may not be universally true, some charities offer a more flexible work environment, recognising the passion and commitment of their employees. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and work-life balance.
• Positive Workplace Culture: Charities often foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture where employees share a common goal and work together to achieve it. This sense of camaraderie can contribute to a supportive and encouraging environment.
• You are not making money for a board of Directors: At Walsingham, any surplus funds generated by the charity goes back into the care of the service users and not to pay bonuses to directors.
• Job Stability: According to Tori Utley's article for Forbes magazine in 2016, charities are less likely to take risks when expanding, so are less likely to suffer financially compared to companies that focus purely on profit. Many non-profit organisations do not have private owners, and they do not issue stock or pay dividends as rewards.

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support

We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.

Here is what they said:

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."\
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."\
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."\
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."\
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."\
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."\
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."\
• "...The supported living manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."\
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."\

Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.

£45,000.00 per annum plus excellent benefits package

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