Regional Operations Manager

Care Management

Maidstone, Kent

49,669.22

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 37.5

Desirable Skills

Previous experience in a similar operational or leadership role, Knowledge of adult social care, particularly services for people with learning disabilities, a driving licence and willing to travel

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Job description

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Regional Operations Manager (Area Manager) to join our team at Choice Support. In this role, you will support, coach, and guide our service managers and teams to deliver high-quality care that reflects our values and mission. You will oversee the day to day running of several services that support adults with learning disabilities, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly and that the people we support receive the best care possible.

Hours
This is a full-time role. More details about specific working hours can be provided during the recruitment process.

Location
You will be responsible for services in Kent, Medway and Hastings. You will be based at our Maidstone office with regular travel to different services and sites.

About You
We are looking for someone who communicates well and feels confident working with families, commissioners, and other professionals. You will be passionate about helping people with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives. You should be motivated, well-organised, and comfortable leading teams. We are also looking for someone who can inspire others, drive positive change, and stay committed to promoting people's rights and upholding the values of Choice Support.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar operational or leadership role

• Knowledge of adult social care, particularly services for people with learning disabilities

• Able to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulated activity of 'personal care'.

• Comfortable working as part of a wider management team to ensure services are high quality and financially sustainable
• a driving licence and willing to travel

What We Offer

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 28 days after 3 years

• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support

• Eyecare scheme

• Access to employee discounts on everyday purchases

For more information or for an informal conversation please contact: Lisa Richards at lisa.richards@choicesupport.org.uk

Closing date 12pm on 23 April 2026

We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Interviews: Panel interviews held at Choice Support's office in Westminster Bridge Road, London on 28 April

How to Apply

Complete the below form attaching your CV and submitting a supporting statement that is no more than 2 sides of A4 answering the following:

What do you see as your purpose in this role?

What value can you bring to this role and to Choice Support as a whole?

What will your main focus be during your first three months?

To keep the people we support safe, we follow safer recruitment steps. This includes DBS checks, reference checks and reviewing your work history.

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