Regional Lifestyle Support Manager VA010694

About the Role

We’re Maria Mallaband Care Group, you may not know us, so let us tell you more... 

At MMCG, it’s our people who make our company great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team. The fact you’re here, makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care and is ready to put the happiness and well-being of residents at the heart of everything they do. 

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country. 

At MMCG, we celebrate individuality. 

We believe that there is nothing more rewarding or important than providing the best care to all. For us, diversity and inclusion simply mean better care. We understand that people are unique, and we celebrate the differences of our residents and of our people. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Lifestyle Support Manager to help us to support the implementation and embedding of our industry leading More…. Lifestyle Programme for those living with us. This is a very niche role where no two days will ever be the same so are exceedingly rare to the market! 

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be a driver. It is anticipated that this role will require you to be on the road up to 4 days a week with 1 day a week from home. 

Responsibilities 

• Supporting a selection of our homes across the South and Midlands regions to ensure the implementation and delivery of our branded More…. Lifestyle strategy and activity experience. 
• Lead from the front in piloting new Lifestyle products and services. 
• Attend events, roadshows and conferences. 
• Share best practices across the Group to ensure a consistent and improved operational delivery of Lifestyle in all homes. 
• Support recruitment to build a stable and skilled home Lifestyle team who are engaged and bought into the wider More… strategy. 

Knowledge and Experience Required 

• Comfortable working across multiple remote sites and projects whilst managing time effectively. 
• Happy to work with multiple stakeholders with the ability to influence and educate. 
• A positive outlook and a proactive approach to overcoming barriers to success. 
• An activities or care background is desirable but not essential. 
• Ability to challenge the norm and think creatively – we are innovative and encourage our teams to be the same. 
• Strong IT Skills – specifically Excel and PowerPoint. 

In return, you will receive a competitive starting salary dependent on experience with car allowance plus: 

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children 
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday 
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc. 
• Pension Scheme with Royal London 
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice 
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday 
• Flexible working patterns 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Service recognition 
• Training support and development opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Wellbeing support 
• Discounted gym membership