GoodOaks Homecare, an award-winning Homecare Provider, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Peripatetic General Manager to provide in-person and remote support to services across our growing franchise network.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding organisation dedicated to excellence in homecare.
The Peripatetic General Manager will provide essential leadership and management across the network, supporting teams during critical times and helping maintain smooth operations and compliance. This position requires extensive travel, potentially at short notice, and a willingness to be away from home during the week. Travel, accommodation, and expenses will be fully covered.
What will you do?
* Working closely with the Operations Director based in the GoodOaks Support Office, you’ll be providing responsive in-person and remote support to franchise partners, getting involved in every aspect of running a high-quality homecare operation.
* Step in to manage and support branches under operational pressure or when additional support is needed.
* Ensure smooth operational delivery of care services, maintaining high standards of care and compliance with CQC regulations.
* Support new start-up offices with setting up systems and processes and provide practical support to new franchise partners in the early days of starting their business.
* Problem-solve issues as they arise and look for ongoing opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Support the recruitment and training of care and office staff to ensure branches are appropriately staffed by competent and confident teams.
* Lead, mentor, and develop team performance and foster a positive work environment.
* Regularly travel across the UK (London, South East and South West) to provide leadership and support to branches, sometimes at short notice.
* Attend the Support Office in Poole, Dorset as required, collaborating with the senior leadership team and partnering with departments to enable ongoing branch support.
Who are you?
* An effective leader with experience in managing in health and social care.
* Excellent knowledge of compliance, CQC regulations and homecare best practices.
* Able to promote the highest standards of care across the team with a focus on person-centred care.
* Demonstrable commercial awareness and ability to support in financial performance and business growth opportunities.
* A positive, resilient and proactive approach and a drive to develop themselves and the team.
* Passion for consistent, excellent customer service and delivery of high-quality care.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to motivate and inspire a team.
* You thrive under pressure and can be flexible to meet the demands of the business, including crisis management and practical problem solving.
* A valid UK driving licence, use of a car and be comfortable spending time away from home for extended periods (all travel and accommodation expenses covered).
What do we offer?
* Competitive salary, with a performance-related bonus scheme. (£45K - £55K DOE)
* Car allowance of £3,000 per annum.
* Discounted Franchise joining fees should you start your own GoodOaks operation in the future.
* Subsidised private medical cover.
* Pension Contributions.
* Training and support from a proactive and supportive franchise support office.
* Employment perks and benefits including volunteer days.
* Being part of the UK’s only carbon neutral care franchise focused on quality of care.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a supportive and engaged Director to shape and develop a service to be proud of and ideal for an experienced Registered Manager looking to take the next step in their career.
If you’d like to work for a company that values and develops your career while doing a rewarding, life-affirming job, click the apply button below!
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