Job Title: Peripatetic Manager (Elderly Care)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + 15% Quarterly Performance Based Bonus
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Supporting various locations around Lincolnshire
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Peripatetic Manager within the elderly care sector. This dynamic role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys regular challenges, with the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly residents. The position offers career progression to Senior Support Manager within two years, including the potential to manage multiple Home Managers, contingent on achieving set objectives.
The Peripatetic Manager will support various care homes across the region, stepping in as needed in the absence of Home Managers, integrating new homes, and assisting in various operational projects to improve occupancy, reduce vacancies, and foster cultural change aligned with the groups vision and values.
What is on offer:
• Competitive Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Performance based bonus scheme: 15% of salary paid quarterly
• Mileage Allowance
• Hotel Allowance if overnight stay required
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
About The Group:
This privately owned group operates care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands and has significant plans for future expansion. The company’s core mission is to provide the highest standards of care by prioritising its people believing the wellbeing of residents depends on the happiness and engagement of its staff. With a low staff turnover and high engagement, this organisation proudly boast a 4.8-star rating as a top employer on Indeed and Good and Outstanding CQC ratings across its homes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Management Support: Lead care homes in the absence of Home Managers, ensuring continuity of high-quality care.
• Integration of New Homes: Assist in the smooth integration of new care homes.
• Performance Improvement: Support Home Managers in achieving operational and care objectives.
• Process Documentation: Help document and standardise processes across care homes.
• System Enhancements: Assist with the addition of new modules to electronic systems (e.g., eMAR).
• Occupancy & Vacancy Projects: Contribute to projects aimed at increasing occupancy and reducing vacancies/agency usage.
• Cultural Change Initiatives: Lead and support initiatives to embed cultural and behavioural changes in line with company values.
• Holiday & Absence Cover: Provide holiday cover and support to other teams where required.
Essential Requirements:
• NVQ Level 3 in Care (or equivalent qualification), or Registered Nurse status with a willingness to work towards NVQ Level 5 or 7
• Minimum of one year’s experience as a Home Manager within an elderly residential or nursing home
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager with a "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC rating
• Local to Lincolnshire and happy to travel as required.
Preferred Requirements:
• NVQ Level 5 and/or NVQ Level 7
• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• At least three years’ experience as a Home Manager within a residential or nursing home
• Experience in a Peripatetic Manager or Trouble-Shooter role, with a proven track record of successful CQC inspections
Join this group for a fulfilling and rewarding career, where your efforts are valued, and you’ll have the opportunity for rapid career progression in a supportive, people-first environment.
Please send your CV to Janice.froggatt@merco.co.uk or call 0208 971 2974 for more information.