Peripatetic Manager

• Take temporary management responsibility for care homes where quality concerns or leadership gaps exist
• Lead and deliver turnaround plans to address CQC compliance, safeguarding, staffing or operational issues
• Prepare homes for CQC inspections and support post-inspection action plans
• Provide strong leadership to care teams, embedding best practice and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and coach Home Managers and senior teams to build long-term capability
• Ensure safe staffing levels, effective rotas and robust care planning are in place
• Work closely with central support teams to implement quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain clear documentation, governance and reporting during periods of intervention
• Liaise with external stakeholders including local authorities, CQC, families and other professionals
• Handover effectively to permanent managers once stability and quality improvements are achieved

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager of older people’s care homes, including medium to large services
• Strong track record of turning around quality and compliance issues in care homes
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality frameworks
• Confident leading services through inspection, improvement and change
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Flexible and resilient, able to adapt quickly to different environments and teams
• Willing and able to travel extensively and stay away from home when required due to location
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Current or previous Registered Manager registration with the CQC (essential)

Registered Nurse Qualified

• Competitive salary, car allowance and expenses package (including accommodation when staying away, if applicable)
• Supportive senior leadership and central quality teams