Management and leadership development

Management and leadership

We passionately believe care is more than just a job – it’s a career that changes lives, including your own. That’s why we’ve created clear, flexible career pathways across our operational and support teams.

Whatever your ambition, we’ll help you get there

Whether you want to take on more responsibility, explore something new, or grow into leadership, we’re here to help you get there.

From day one, you’ll see what your future could look like - with career maps to guide you, and opportunities across both our frontline and support teams.

Two team members enjoying a light hearted conversation

When it comes to career progression, we walk the walk

We love to celebrate the progress our people make, and you’ll hear real stories from people across Lifeways who’ve progressed, pivoted, or found their purpose with us.

Here's a snapshot:

345 internal promotions

since June 2024

New flexible working options

including sessional roles

Relocation plans

to support new opportunities

30%

of our senior leaders began as Support Workers

Manager and Support Worker discussing career plans

Great teams grow from great leaders

At Lifeways, we believe leadership is a skill that can be nurtured and we’re proud to grow many of our leaders from within.

Whether you’re stepping up for the first time or already leading others, our leadership development programmes are designed to meet you where you are and help you keep growing.

Here’s what’s on offer:

Leadership Programmes

Growing Our Own

Leadership Apprenticeships

Coaching for Improvement

1:1 Coaching

Leadership Workshops

Peer Support Networks

Leadership that lifts everyone

Great care starts with great leadership. That’s why we created the Operational Leaders’ Programme - a hands-on development journey for all our managers, whether you’re leading in a service or a support function.

This isn’t off-the-shelf training. It’s been shaped by our managers’ feedback and focuses on real-life challenges, not theory. Over a mix of in-person workshops and virtual learning sets, you’ll explore what leadership means to you and how to get the best out of your team. As part of the programme you’ll receive a personalised leadership profile, which helps you understand your leadership style and how to build stronger working relationships.

You’ll come away with greater self-awareness, more confidence, and practical tools you can use straight away - all while staying true to our CHOICE values.

Whether you’re already managing a team or stepping into your first leadership role, we’ll support you to lead with impact and purpose.