Area Manager East Sussex Up to £65,000 An exciting opportunity for an experienced and values-led Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential care services in East Sussex. This role is suited to a compassionate leader who is passionate about driving quality, supporting teams, and delivering exceptional care outcomes across multiple services. Responsibilities: • Provide strategic and operational oversight across multiple residential services • Support and develop Home Managers, ensuring strong leadership and accountability at service level • Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain Good and Outstanding CQC ratings • Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding, and best practice frameworks • Monitor performance across services, including quality, staffing, and financial outcomes • Lead on audits, action plans, and service improvement initiatives • Promote a positive, person-centred culture across all homes • Build strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities, and external stakeholders • Support occupancy growth and service sustainability Benefits: • Competitive salary up to £65,000 • Strong organizational support with a collaborative senior leadership team • Ongoing professional development and leadership training • Clear progression opportunities within a growing organization • Flexible, outcomes-focused working approach • Generous annual leave entitlement • Pension scheme • Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs • Recognition and reward for performance and service excellence This is a fantastic opportunity to join a provider committed to high-quality, compassionate care and long-term service development. Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP
