Area Director

Area Director Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs Services (South of England) Salary: £55,000 plus £5,000 car allowance Location: South of EnglandWe are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected care provider who delivers specialist services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This organisation has a strong reputation for quality care and innovation in the sector, and they are now seeking an experienced Area Director to join their leadership team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and driven leader with extensive experience in the Learning Disability sector to oversee a portfolio of services across the South of England.The Role:As Area Director, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to a number of supported living and residential care services. You will be responsible for ensuring outstanding care, financial sustainability, and a positive culture that supports both colleagues and the people in care.Key responsibilities include:Leading and inspiring Service Managers and their teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.Acting as a visible and accessible leader, championing quality, safety, and people-focused outcomes.Delivering financial and growth targets while ensuring safe staffing and efficient service delivery.Working with senior leadership to develop budgets and achieve performance KPIs.Ensuring environments are well-maintained, safe, and supportive for residents and staff.About You:To be successful in this role, you will have:Significant management experience in the Learning Disability sector (Supported Living and/or Residential Care).A proven track record of working with CQC and Local Authorities.Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to balance operational, financial, and people priorities effectively.A flexible and resilient approach, including willingness to be on call when required.Above all, a genuine commitment to person-centred care and supporting individuals to thrive.Benefits:This organisation offers an excellent benefits package including:Bonus Scheme – Discretionary annual bonus (up to 20%)Annual Leave – 26 days + Bank Holidays, rising with service (option to purchase extra leave)Professional Development – Comprehensive training and leadership programmesRecognition & Rewards – Long service awards and employee recognition platformWellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First AidersLife Assurance – 2x annual salaryRetail Discounts – Access to savings with over 150 retailersFlexible Pay – Wagestream access to wages before paydayWhy Apply?Our client is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® and has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Wellbeing, and Development. This is an organisation that values individuality, diversity, and career growth – making it an exciting time to join.If you are a strong leader with a passion for driving high-quality care services, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your leadership career. About TRCGroup: We break the mould when it comes to recruitment agencies. With a straight-forward approach, we know how to get results for both our candidates and clients. As a multi-vertical recruitment agency, we source candidates for both temporary and permanent contracts across a range of disciplines.When you choose to work with The Recruitment Crowd, you’re choosing a team of devoted recruitment consultants who will only find the perfect fit for you.So if you’re looking for a recruitment agency in Leeds that provides a reliable service and trusted advice, The Recruitment Crowd have you covered. As far as recruitment agencies go, we’re a bit different We’re friendly and talented and know our stuffA job shouldn’t be a drag and that’s why we listen to individual candidate needs and match them perfectly to our clients. We invest in every candidate, addressing individual goals to ensure everyone comes out on top. That means reliable, professional, no bull recruitment.