Area Manager | Elderly Nursing & Residential Care | Midlands Region
The provider is a well‑established elderly care provider with a strong Midlands presence, offering high‑quality nursing, dementia, and residential services. They are looking for an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of six care homes at Worcester, Oxford, Kettering, and Northampton.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide operational oversight for six care homes, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
* Lead and support Registered Managers, empowering them to deliver strong outcomes for residents, staff, and families.
* Drive governance improvements, ensuring robust quality frameworks and regulatory compliance ahead of CQC inspections.
* Maintain and grow occupancy while ensuring commercial sustainability.
* Lead staff development initiatives, creating a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
* Report directly to the Operations Manager, ensuring strategic goals are achieved across the region.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven track record as an Area Manager, Regional Manager, or Regional Support Manager seeking progression within elderly care.
* Active NMC registration (nurse‑qualified) is highly desirable, though not essential.
* Strong understanding of CQC regulations, governance frameworks, and quality improvement.
* Commercially astute, with experience in driving occupancy, fee growth, and sustainable financial performance.
* Demonstrable leadership ability, with a focus on mentoring and developing Registered Managers.
* Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, engage, and build strong internal and external relationships.
* NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).
What’s in It for You?
* Competitive salary of £70,000 – £75,000 per annum plus performance‑related bonus.
* Company car or car allowance to support regional travel.
* Opportunity to lead a portfolio of six homes in a stable and supportive environment.
* Clear career progression – ideal for an existing Area/Regional Manager or a Regional Support Manager ready to step up.
* Strong senior management backing, with a culture that values openness, collaboration, and development.
* The chance to make a real impact on compliance, governance, and staff development across a diverse region.
Location
The portfolio spans Worcester, Oxford, Kettering, and Northampton. The role is commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Rugby, Banbury, Milton Keynes, Luton, Leicester, Peterborough, Bedford, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, and surrounding Midlands areas.
Contact
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Jon Mondey directly on 02393 874322 or email an updated CV to jmondey@compassltd.co.uk.
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