Sanctuary Group
Area Service Manager
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Area Service Manager
Area Service Manager (Supported Living)
Covering: Cheshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire
Salary & Hours
£54,288–£57,135 per year (inc. Car Allowance: £8,445.03) 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Embrace the #BeYourBest challenge as part of Sanctuary Supported Living, recognised as 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year.
You’ll lead compassionate, community-centred teams that prioritise people—supporting individuals in supported living and Retirement Communities, ensuring exceptional service whilst expanding our impact.
As a not-for-profit, we put growth back into our organisation, helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and Grow Services
- Support and develop high-quality, sustainable care services across multiple locations
- Identify growth opportunities and guide strategic planning for new/widening services
- Oversee feasibility and implementation of acquisitions or innovations
Financial & Operational Excellence
- Manage budgets and financial performance to meet targets
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for safe service delivery
- Monitor trends/apps, auditing performance to drive continuous improvements
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Team & Stakeholder Relations
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to address gaps effectively
- Recruit, develop, and retain talent aligned with operational needs
Strategic Development
- Align innovations with business goals whilst maintaining excellence
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven leadership: ability to inspire, develop, and retain teams
- Fast-paced role: manage conflicting demands efficiently
- Organisations & multitasking: oversee disparate sites and objectives
- Housing/care experience: background in supported living, retirement care, or regulatory standards
- Financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, and performance tracking for multiple locations
Regulatory & Personal
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practices
- Full UK driving licence & willingness to travel
- Enhanced DBS check required (provided upon acceptance)
Your Rewards
Beyond core benefits, we offer a comprehensive package supporting thriving both personally and professionally:
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- Health & wellbeing
- Virtual GP access via Aviva Digicare+
- Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial, legal advice + counselling)
- Financial security
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexibility & growth
- Flexible working options
- Career development (training,rettoons, leadership growth)
- Special perks
- Retial discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Inclusive culture with networks like PRISM, Disability, Race Equality & Parent
Closing Date: 9th July 2026
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Footer Notes Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association & Sanctuary Home Care Limited – exempt charities committed to diversity and inclusive recruitment. Illegal work prevention aligns with Home Office collaborations.
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