We are seeking to appoint a kind, adaptable and experiencedPeripatetic Managerto join our team, supporting a portfolio of Lovett Care Homes. The successful candidate will provide strong operational leadership across the region, ensuring services are well-managed, compliant with all regulatory requirements, and delivering consistently high standards of care.
Through regular on-site presence and hands-on support, you will work closely with Home Managers and staff teams to maintain stability, drive performance, and support services during periods of change, absence, or improvement.
As a Peripatetic Manager, you will work closely with Home Managers and Regional Managers, providing leadership, guidance, and hands-on support to teams. You will be instrumental in maintaining stability and ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care at all times.
This is a full-time post with an excellentcompetitive salary and company benefits.
Role Responsibilities:
To support the day-to-day running of multiple care homes as required.
To ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff across services.
To provide interim management cover during periods of absence or transition.
To support underperforming services and implement improvement plans.
Manage the safety, quality, and financial performance of services when required.
Ensure that care teams deliver high quality and person-centred care to residents and their families.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate leadership and act as a positive role model across all services.
Conduct audits and ensure compliance with the Health & Social Care Act 2008 and regulatory standards.
Support occupancy growth and promote services within the wider community.
Travel between services as required to meet business needs.
Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Skills and Experience Required:
Registered Nurse qualification or relevant Health & Social Care qualification (Level 4 or above).
Minimum of 5 years management experience within the care sector.
Experience of supporting multiple services or managing change/turnaround.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support teams.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
A flexible approach to travel and working across different locations.
A strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
A positive team player with a proactive and resilient approach.
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100.We believe in moreMore dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction.More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall.When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain.We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.
This position is subject to a DBS check
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