About This Role

Area Manager

Douglas, Isle of Man

Reference: IOM-AM

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Competitive

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Area Manager who will be based at our Head Office in Douglas. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who is looking to develop further in their career within the social care sector.

About the role

As an Area Manager you will work alongside the Head of Service supporting with the smooth running of operations within our registered services on the Isle of Man. You will support the implementation of the strategic direction and overall management and quality of the services on the island. We are looking for someone who is a confident leader, with a professional and proactive approach who will work collaboratively to support our teams to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be expected to travel to our services across the Isle of Man to support our Service Managers with providing a continuously improving, safe, innovative, responsive, flexible and specialist service to support the best quality of life for the people we support.

Key responsibilities will include

• Personalisation of services
• Collaborative working with other departments including practice support
• Quality and Health and Safety, ensuring safe services
• Management and development of staff

Skills required

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience as a Registered Manager for at least 2 years. You will also have good working knowledge of current legislation and regulations for Health and Social Care, including work of the Care Quality Commission and Registration and Inspection Unit.

All applicants will have also obtained a Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

Closing date for completed applications is  Tuesday 7th July 2026

How do I apply?

If you would like to have a discussion about this role before submitting and application form, please contact Karen Campbell (Head of Service) at Karen.Campbell@autisminitiatives.org

If you require any support with the application process please contact Ruby Lord (Business Support Manager) on 01624 814801 who will be happy to help you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.