Residential Manager (Adults) - Fixed Term - 12 months

Job Introduction

Fixed Term  - 12 months

Exceptional Residential Manager Opportunity at David Lewis 

Lead. Inspire. Transform Lives.

Opportunities like this don’t come up often — so if you’re ready for the next step in your career, this could be the perfect moment.

Are you a passionate leader looking for a role where your work truly matters?
Do you dream of shaping a service, developing a team, and creating an environment where people can thrive?

Welcome to David Lewis — one of the UK’s leading adult support charities.

Based in beautiful, leafy Cheshire and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool, Crewe, Stoke, and Stockport, David Lewis is known for delivering outstanding care, education, and residential support to people with complex needs. And now, we are looking for an exceptional Residential Manager to help us continue building high‑quality, person‑centred services.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a job — it’s a genuine opportunity to:

• Shape and influence a growing, forward‑thinking residential service
• Lead a dedicated team with passion, energy, and purpose
• Create a warm, safe, empowering home environment
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support
• Be part of a charity with heart, heritage, and ambition

We’re an organisation that supports innovation, celebrates great leadership, and values people who bring fresh ideas and a strong commitment to improving lives.

We’re Looking for Someone Truly Special

A leader who:

• Has proven experience in complex health and social care
• Brings creativity, confidence, and a proactive approach to improvement
• Inspires teams and leads with compassion, integrity, and authenticity
• Can balance hands‑on leadership with strategic thinking
• Shares our values of Active Support, inclusion, and reducing restrictive practices
• Sees possibilities where others see challenges

If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive here — and your impact will be felt every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our new Fixed Term (12 months) Residential Manager at David Lewis, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a talented support team
• Shape and grow a high‑quality residential service
• Create a positive, person‑centred culture
• Influence continuous improvement across the service
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners

It’s a role with purpose, progression, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

Ready to Lead Something That Truly Matters?

If you're hungry for a new challenge and want to do work that inspires, empowers, and transforms lives — we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become a key part of the future at David Lewis.