Senior Appointments & Management

Registered Manager - Ofsted

Registered Manager – Children’s EBD Home Nottingham | £60,000–£65,000 per annum Stable service | Clear leadership autonomy | Therapeutic, long-term care | Strong organisational support Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a trusted and established Children’s Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in Nottingham? This is an opportunity to manage a service where stability, quality, and long-term outcomes genuinely matter—and where you will have the autonomy to make a meaningful difference. At this home, consistency and structure are central to achieving positive outcomes. You’ll be trusted to lead with confidence, develop a capable staff team, and provide young people with a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment where progress and personal growth are at the heart of care. Why This Role Stands Out Lead a stable, well-established service with strong organisational support. Shape the culture of the home and lead your team with clarity and confidence. Focus on long-term therapeutic outcomes rather than constant firefighting. Make a tangible difference in the lives of children with EBD. Join a provider that values realistic care planning, quality, and stable leadership. Package & Benefits Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Funded training and ongoing professional development. On-call rota with additional payment where applicable. About the Company You will be joining a reputable provider with a long-standing commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality, consistent care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The organisation values stable leadership, realistic care planning, and homes that feel safe, structured, and genuinely supportive—for both young people and staff. Your Key Responsibilities Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, maintaining clear standards and accountability. Oversee day-to-day operational management, ensuring safe and high-quality care. Drive stability, positive outcomes, and a consistent therapeutic environment. Build positive relationships with external professionals, families, and stakeholders. About You Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s EBD home. Strong experience leading Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or actively working towards it. A confident, passionate leader who values structure, clarity, and therapeutic care. This is more than a job—it’s the chance to lead a well-supported home, create lasting positive outcomes, and take the next meaningful step in your career. For an honest, confidential conversation about whether this role is right for you, contact Leaders in Care.

Regional Quality Nurse

Regional Quality Nurse Yorkshire and surrounding areas | Full-time | Hybrid Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, values-led nurse to join a well-established care provider supporting a portfolio of elderly care services across Yorkshire. This is a highly visible regional role, focused on driving clinical quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across multiple homes. You will work closely with Home Managers and senior operational colleagues to identify risks, strengthen standards and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care. This role would suit: A Home Manager who particularly enjoys the quality, governance and improvement side of their role and is looking to move into a regional position. An experienced Clinical Lead ready to progress into a broader regional quality role. An established Quality Manager seeking a fresh challenge within a supportive, quality-focused care group. The role As Regional Quality Nurse, you will support services across Yorkshire and the surrounding area, helping teams achieve and sustain excellent clinical and care standards. Key responsibilities will include: Carrying out planned and responsive quality audits across care homes. Reviewing care plans, risk assessments, medication practices and clinical documentation. Identifying areas of risk, analysing trends and producing clear, practical recommendations. Supporting Home Managers to develop, implement and monitor improvement action plans. Providing clinical guidance and hands-on coaching to managers and care teams. Supporting services before, during and following regulatory inspections, including CQC. Promoting best practice in medication management, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, dementia care and the management of long-term conditions. Delivering training and contributing to the development of policies, procedures and clinical standards. Building positive relationships with operational teams, residents, relatives and external professionals. Using quality data and audit outcomes to drive sustainable improvement and positive resident outcomes. About you You will be a registered nurse with a strong background in adult social care, nursing homes or a comparable clinical setting. You will be confident working independently across several services while remaining approachable, practical and supportive in your style. You will bring: Current NMC registration and substantial post-registration experience. Experience of clinical governance, quality assurance, auditing and service improvement. A strong understanding of CQC requirements and how to support services through inspections. Sound clinical knowledge across elderly care, dementia, safeguarding, medicines management and infection prevention and control. The ability to interpret quality and clinical data, identify themes and communicate recommendations clearly. Excellent coaching, communication and influencing skills. Confidence working with Home Managers and senior teams to deliver improvement plans. Strong written skills, including audit reports, action plans and quality updates. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital care planning systems. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Yorkshire and neighbouring areas. Please reach out to Tom Cuthbert (thomas@leadersincare.co.uk) for more information.

Home Manager

Home Manager Location: Worthing, West Sussex Salary: £60,000 to £65,000, with flexibility up to £70,000 for an exceptional nurse-qualified candidate Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible working pattern We are recruiting for an experienced and quality-focused Home Manager to lead a well-established, 33-bed nursing home in Worthing. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a stable, well-supported service with a Good CQC rating, an established nursing team and a positive resident and family culture. The current manager is retiring, creating an excellent opening for a manager who is passionate about compliance, governance and delivering outstanding standards of care. About the home Well-established 33-bed nursing home Located in Worthing, West Sussex Rated Good by CQC Stable, supportive and well-staffed environment No challenging behaviour or mental-health provision Clear processes in place to ensure resident and family concerns are managed appropriately and professionally Well staffed Nursing team No expectation for the Home Manager to provide routine clinical cover The role As Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of the home. This is an ideal role for a manager who enjoys the operational and governance side of care home management, while maintaining a highly visible and supportive presence for residents, families and staff. You will be responsible for: Leading, motivating and developing a committed care and nursing team Maintaining and improving the home’s CQC compliance and quality standards Driving strong governance, auditing and quality assurance processes Managing safeguarding, health and safety, risk and regulatory requirements Overseeing staffing, rotas, recruitment, supervision and appraisal processes Building positive relationships with residents, relatives, professionals and stakeholders Managing complaints and concerns professionally, fairly and promptly Supporting occupancy, financial performance and the home’s local reputation Working closely with the owners and external compliance support to deliver continuous improvement Ensuring care remains person-centred, dignified and responsive at all times About you We are looking for an experienced Home Manager with a proven track record of leading a successful residential or nursing care service. You will ideally have: At least three to four years’ experience in a Home Manager or equivalent senior leadership position Strong knowledge of CQC requirements, compliance, governance and auditing A demonstrable history of achieving positive inspection outcomes and driving service improvement Excellent organisational skills and confidence with office-based management responsibilities Experience in people management, including recruitment, performance management and team development The confidence to manage sensitive conversations with relatives and external professionals A calm, professional and solutions-focused leadership style A genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care A nurse qualification is preferred, particularly for candidates seeking the upper end of the salary range. However, strong non-nurse Home Managers with an excellent compliance, operational and leadership background will be considered. Salary and benefits Salary of £60,000 to £65,000 Flexibility up to £70,000 for an exceptional nurse-qualified Home Manager 40 hours per week, with flexibility around working hours Preferred 8am start to support nursing shift handover Private healthcare cover Fully funded training and development Christmas bonus of £1,000 to £1,500, based on occupancy and performance Support from experienced owners and external compliance specialists Opportunity to lead a stable, good-rated service with a strong foundation in place This role would suit an organised, commercially aware and quality-driven Home Manager who wants the autonomy to lead a home properly, while having the support needed to succeed. Contact Tom Cuthbert (thomas@leadersincare.co.uk) for more information.

Home Manager

Home Manager Location: Buckinghamshire Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per annum Are you an experienced Home Manager ready to take on a high-profile leadership role? We are looking for an accomplished Registered Manager to lead a prestigious residential care home in Buckinghamshire. This is an outstanding opportunity to manage a high-end service, leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care in a welcoming and supportive setting. The Role As Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the safe, effective and compliant running of the home. You will lead by example, maintaining outstanding standards of care while creating a positive environment for residents, families and colleagues. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the residential home Ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, CQC requirements and internal standards Leading, motivating and supporting a team of care professionals Developing and reviewing personalised care plans for residents Managing budgets, staffing and resources effectively Promoting a positive, inclusive and compassionate culture Building strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals Driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of care and service delivery Package and Benefits Competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum Comprehensive benefits package Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Supportive, collaborative working environment The opportunity to lead an established, high-quality residential service About You To be successful in this Home Manager position, you will have: A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, or equivalent Previous management experience within a nursing home, residential care home or similar healthcare setting Strong knowledge of care home compliance, quality assurance and regulatory requirements Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills A compassionate, resident-focused approach to care The ability to manage teams, budgets and operational priorities confidently This role could be ideal for an experienced Residential Manager, Care Home Manager, Home Director, Registered Manager or Healthcare Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Registered Manager - Learning Disabiltiy Service

Registered Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism Merseyside | £50,000 per annum | Full-time, 37.5 hours Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely shape the quality of a service, develop a strong team and make a meaningful difference to the people you support? Leaders in Care is working with an established specialist care provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a small residential home in the Merseyside area, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. This is a hands-on leadership role with a provider that places a strong emphasis on person-centred care, positive behaviour support and achieving meaningful outcomes for the people it supports. The role As Registered Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the home, creating a safe, positive and well-led environment for both the people supported and your team. You’ll be responsible for: Leading, motivating and developing the staff team Maintaining a strong safeguarding culture and high standards of care Ensuring support remains genuinely person-centred and outcomes-focused Driving continuous improvement across the service Maintaining compliance with CQC requirements and relevant legislation Supporting recruitment, induction and development of new colleagues Coaching and mentoring your team to build capability and confidence Working closely with senior leadership on the ongoing development of the service The provider’s model incorporates positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice, with a focus on creating calm, safe and nurturing environments in which individuals feel listened to and supported. What we’re looking for We’re keen to speak with experienced managers who have worked within learning disabilities, autism, complex needs or a similar specialist adult care setting. You’ll ideally bring previous management experience within a regulated care service, a good understanding of safeguarding and CQC requirements, and the ability to lead a team while keeping the people you support at the heart of decision-making. An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care alongside relevant management experience is specified for the position. Salary & benefits The role offers a salary of £50,000 per annum, alongside a particularly strong benefits package including 6 weeks’ annual leave, increasing to 7 weeks with service, health cashback, Blue Light Card discounts, life assurance, pension scheme, meals at work, employee rewards, EV salary sacrifice and ongoing learning and development opportunities. There is also a structured training and development pathway designed to support ongoing CPD and leadership development. If you’re an experienced care leader who enjoys being close to the people you support and wants the autonomy to lead a small specialist service properly, apply today or contact Mike at Leaders in Care for a confidential conversation.

Residential Home Manager

Residential Home Manager A well-established, medium-sized residential care home in Stockport is looking for an experienced Home Manager to lead the service. This is an opportunity for a strong and visible manager who understands that good care, a stable team and sound operational management are essential to a successful home. You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring residents receive safe, person-centred care in a welcoming and well-managed environment. The role. As Home Manager, you will be responsible for: Leading, developing and retaining a capable and caring staff team. Maintaining high standards of person-centred residential and dementia care. Ensuring the home remains compliant with CQC requirements, safeguarding responsibilities and relevant legislation. Managing care planning, medication processes, risk assessments, audits and quality assurance. Building positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, local authorities and other healthcare professionals. Managing recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management. Monitoring occupancy, enquiries, staffing levels, agency use and budgets. Responding appropriately to complaints, incidents and safeguarding concerns. Creating a positive and accountable culture focused on delivering good care. Ensuring the home is inspection ready at all times. About you. You will be an experienced Registered Manager, Home Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up, with a background in elderly residential or dementia care. You will need: Previous leadership experience within a residential care home. Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance. Experience managing and developing care teams. Confidence with care planning, medication management, audits and compliance. Good commercial awareness, including occupancy, staffing and budget management. A practical, organised and approachable management style. A genuine commitment to maintaining high standards of care for older people. What is on offer. Salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent position. The opportunity to lead an established residential care service. Support from an experienced senior management team. A role where good leadership will have a direct impact on residents, families and colleagues. Apply now to be considered for this Residential Home Manager opportunity in Stockport.  

Regional Manager

Regional Manager Greater Manchester to Liverpool | Elderly Care Circa £70,000 per annum. A growing elderly care provider is seeking a capable Regional Manager to support a portfolio of nursing and residential services across the Greater Manchester and Liverpool area. This is a hands-on operational role, ideal for an experienced Operations Manager, or a strong Registered Manager ready to step into regional leadership. You will work closely with fellow Regional Managers across a shared portfolio of eight homes, providing practical support to ensure services deliver safe, compliant and commercially sustainable care. The role. You will oversee the quality, operational performance and development of a number of care homes within the region. You will support Home Managers to improve standards, maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen occupancy and develop stable, effective teams. There will be occasions where you may need to provide interim Registered Manager support within a service. In time, there may also be an opportunity to take responsibility for the provider’s Nominated Individual status. One day working from home is available each week, subject to business needs. Key responsibilities. Support and develop Home Managers across nursing and residential care services. Monitor quality, safeguarding, clinical governance and CQC compliance. Lead improvement plans where services require additional operational support. Review key performance indicators including occupancy, staffing, agency spend and budget performance. Work with managers to build stable, accountable and high-performing teams. Provide hands-on leadership and Registered Manager cover when required. Maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, local authorities and external professionals. Contribute to wider regional strategy and future growth plans. Progress towards Nominated Individual responsibility, if this is agreed as part of your development. About you. You will have senior operational leadership experience within elderly care. Applications are welcomed from existing Operations Managers and ambitious, high-performing Registered Managers looking for a step up. A nursing qualification with an active NMC PIN is highly desirable. You will have a strong working knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding, clinical governance and care home operations. You will be confident supporting services through improvement, change and regulatory challenge. You will be commercially aware, well organised and comfortable working across multiple priorities. You will be visible, credible and practical in your approach with home teams. What is on offer. Circa £70,000 per annum. One working-from-home day per week, at the provider’s discretion. Clear progression potential, including future Nominated Individual responsibility. The opportunity to make a direct impact on quality, compliance and performance across the region. If you are an experienced care leader looking for a regional opportunity with scope to develop, please apply in confidence.

Registered Manager

Registered Manager Nursing Home | North West £65,000 to £70,000 per annum. An established large nursing home is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service through its next phase of development. Recently acquired by a committed provider, the home is in a positive position with approximately 88% occupancy, established digital care systems and a clear opportunity for a commercially aware, quality-focused leader to build on existing foundations. The role. You will take overall responsibility for the operational, clinical and regulatory performance of the home. This includes leading the staff team, maintaining high standards of person-centred care, ensuring CQC compliance, managing occupancy and developing positive relationships with residents, families, professionals and the local community. Key responsibilities. Provide visible, effective leadership across a large service  Maintain and improve quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. Lead, develop and retain a skilled care and nursing team. Oversee staffing, rotas, agency use and workforce performance. Drive occupancy while protecting the home’s reputation and care standards. Manage budgets, KPIs and operational performance. Build strong relationships with families, commissioners and external professionals. Embed effective use of digital care planning and operational systems. About you. You will have previous Registered Manager experience within a residential or nursing care setting. A nursing qualification and active NMC PIN are highly desirable. You will have a strong understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding, clinical governance and care home operations. You will be commercially aware, organised and confident managing a large staff team. You will be committed to delivering safe, dignified and high-quality care for older people. You will be able to balance operational demands with a visible, supportive leadership style. What is on offer. Salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum. The opportunity to lead a well-positioned home with strong occupancy. Support from a provider investing in the service and its systems. A genuine opportunity to shape culture, standards and future performance. If you are an experienced care home leader who combines strong clinical and regulatory knowledge with commercial awareness, please apply in confidence.

Deputy Care Home Manager

Are you an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager or Deputy Residential Home Manager looking for your next opportunity in Liverpool? We are working with an established elderly care provider to recruit a non-clinical Deputy Home Manager for a large, well-established residential and dementia care home in the Liverpool area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager who enjoys being visible on the floor, supporting care teams and working closely with the Home Manager to maintain high standards of care, compliance and resident experience. This is a non-nursing position and does not require an NMC PIN. The Deputy Home Manager Role Working alongside the Home Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operation of the care home. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the Home Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the home Leading, motivating and developing a large care team Maintaining high standards of person-centred residential and dementia care Supporting care planning, assessments and resident reviews Ensuring the home operates in line with CQC regulations and internal quality standards Supporting safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and DoLS processes Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and external professionals Supporting staff supervision, performance management and development Promoting a positive, supportive and accountable culture throughout the home Deputising for the Home Manager when required What We're Looking For We would particularly like to hear from experienced Deputy Managers working within residential care homes for older people. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager or Senior Care Manager Experience working within an elderly residential or dementia care setting Experience of supporting the management of a larger care home would be advantageous A strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards/relevant equivalent experience Strong leadership and people-management skills Confidence supporting care planning, audits, compliance and quality A compassionate and resident-focused leadership style You do not need to be a Registered Nurse for this position. Salary & Benefits The successful Deputy Home Manager will receive: £39,000 per annum 40-hour permanent contract Clear opportunities for career development and progression Ongoing training and professional development Employee discounts across shopping, holidays, dining and technology Employee recognition and long-service awards 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme Company pension scheme Fully funded DBS check Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a well-established care provider in a senior position within a large residential and dementia service. It could be particularly well suited to an experienced Deputy Residential Home Manager in Liverpool, Merseyside or the surrounding area who is looking for greater responsibility and a clear route towards becoming a Registered Home Manager in the future. If you have experience leading teams within elderly residential care or dementia care and are looking for your next Deputy Manager opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion. Keywords: Deputy Home Manager Liverpool, Deputy Care Home Manager Liverpool, Deputy Residential Home Manager Liverpool, Residential Care Home Deputy Manager, Deputy Manager Elderly Care, Dementia Care Deputy Manager, Care Home Management Jobs Liverpool, Senior Care Manager Liverpool, Non-Clinical Deputy Manager, Deputy Manager Merseyside.

Head of Specialist Nursing

Head of Specialist Nursing Location: North England with national travel Package: up to £100,000 plus benefits RMN | Mental Health | Dementia | Complex Needs | PBS We are looking for an exceptional senior nurse to take the lead on specialist nursing and clinical practice across a national care organisation. The Head of Specialist Nursing will be a senior, group-wide appointment with the opportunity to shape how complex and specialist care is delivered across a large portfolio of services. With a particular focus on mental health, dementia, complex needs and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), you will provide specialist clinical leadership while helping strengthen governance, clinical standards and outcomes across the wider organisation. What you'll be doing You will act as a senior clinical expert and trusted advisor across the organisation, working closely with Quality, Regulation and Operations. Your responsibilities will include: Leading specialist nursing practice across mental health, dementia, complex needs and PBS. Providing senior clinical advice around complex residents, referrals and admissions. Supporting services managing behaviours of concern, mental health deterioration and complex clinical risk. Providing professional leadership and support to nurses and clinical teams. Leading and developing the specialist services/PBS function. Strengthening clinical governance, assurance and quality across multiple services. Supporting safe admission and transition planning for residents with complex presentations. Reviewing clinical incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and emerging risks. Developing evidence-based clinical policies, procedures and practice guidance. Supporting CQC readiness and wider regulatory compliance. Designing and supporting specialist training and development. Coaching Home Managers, Registered Managers, nurses and operational leaders. Building relationships with commissioners, ICBs, NHS mental health teams, local authorities and safeguarding partners. Using clinical and quality data to identify trends and drive measurable improvements in care. What we're looking for You must be an RMN with current NMC registration and bring significant experience working with people with mental health needs, dementia, complex needs and/or behaviours of concern. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Significant post-registration nursing experience. Strong specialist knowledge across mental health, dementia, complex care and PBS. Senior clinical leadership experience. Experience working across multiple services, regions or a wider organisational portfolio. Strong clinical governance and quality assurance knowledge. Understanding of CQC regulation, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and least restrictive practice. Experience supporting complex referrals, admissions and clinical decision-making. The ability to develop clinical practice through coaching, training, policy and professional leadership. Confidence working with senior operational leaders and providing constructive clinical challenge. Your current title could include Head of Nursing, Head of Clinical Services, Group Clinical Lead, National Clinical Lead, Head of Specialist Services, Clinical Director, Clinical Governance Lead or similar. This role would suit an experienced mental health nurse who wants to combine their clinical expertise with strategic influence, shaping specialist nursing practice across an entire organisation rather than being responsible for just one service. Location: North England with regular national travel. Apply today or contact Mike Turton at Leaders in Care for a confidential conversation.

Group Clinical Lead

Are you an experienced RMN looking for an opportunity to influence clinical standards and specialist care across a national organisation? We are working with a well-established care provider to appoint a Group Clinical Lead into a highly influential senior leadership position. Working closely with senior Quality, Regulation and Operational leaders, you will provide group-wide clinical leadership and assurance while helping shape the organisation's approach to specialist care. This is an opportunity to move beyond individual service management and have a genuine impact across a national portfolio. The Package £85,000 - £100,000 basic salary with a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance. The role As Group Clinical Lead, you will provide expert clinical leadership, challenge and support across the organisation, helping ensure consistently high standards of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will: Provide group-wide clinical leadership and professional nursing oversight. Strengthen clinical governance, assurance and risk management. Lead clinical standards across areas including medicines, falls, wounds, infection prevention, deterioration, care planning and documentation. Provide specialist expertise across mental health, dementia, complex needs and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Support services with complex admissions, clinical risks and challenging presentations. Identify clinical trends and areas for improvement through audits, incidents, safeguarding, complaints and quality data. Support CQC readiness and regulatory assurance. Develop clinical policies, guidance, training and best practice. Coach and influence Registered Managers, nurses and operational leaders. Work with commissioners, ICBs, NHS teams, safeguarding professionals and other external stakeholders. Provide leadership and oversight to specialist clinical/PBS colleagues. Who we're looking for You must be an RMN with current NMC registration and have substantial experience within mental health, dementia, complex needs and/or specialist care. We would particularly like to hear from candidates with: Senior clinical leadership experience within adult social care, specialist care, nursing or a related environment. Strong knowledge of mental health, dementia, complex needs and PBS. Excellent understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and clinical risk. Experience operating across multiple services or at regional/group level. Strong knowledge of CQC regulation, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act. The credibility to influence senior operational leaders while remaining connected to frontline clinical practice. Experience supporting complex services, admissions or placements. A track record of improving clinical standards and resident outcomes. You could currently be working as a Group Clinical Lead, National Clinical Lead, Head of Clinical Services, Head of Nursing, Clinical Governance Lead, Clinical Quality Lead or in a similar senior clinical position. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who wants the autonomy and influence to shape clinical practice across a significant national care portfolio. Location: North England with regular national travel. Apply today or contact Mike Turton at Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion. LICMT

Registered Manager - Ofsted

Registered Manager – Specialist Solo Children’s Home Location: Nottingham Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience We are seeking an experienced, resilient and highly capable Registered Manager to lead a new specialist solo children’s home in Nottingham. This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a high-quality, therapeutic service supporting one young person at a time. The home will support a young person with highly complex emotional and behavioural needs, requiring consistent, skilled care and potentially staffing ratios of up to 3:1, based on assessed needs and risks. The successful candidate will bring the leadership, safeguarding expertise and regulatory knowledge needed to create a stable, safe and nurturing home environment from the outset. The role As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the safe, effective and compliant operation of the home. You will lead the mobilisation of the service, build and develop a skilled staff team, and ensure the young person receives individualised, trauma-informed and outcome-focused care. The young person’s movements, activities and access to the community may be subject to restrictions authorised through a court-approved care arrangement. You will therefore need a clear understanding of how to manage restrictions lawfully, proportionately and in the least restrictive way, while ensuring the young person’s welfare, dignity and rights remain central to decision-making. Key responsibilities Lead the registration, mobilisation and ongoing operation of a specialist solo children’s home. Ensure the home meets the requirements of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted framework. Provide strong, visible leadership to a team delivering care at staffing ratios of up to 3:1. Recruit, induct, supervise, develop and retain a skilled and consistent staff team. Oversee safeguarding practice, risk assessments, behaviour support, care planning and placement stability. Ensure robust, child-centred management of court-approved restrictions and deprivation of liberty arrangements where applicable. Promote a therapeutic, trauma-informed and relationship-based approach to care. Maintain excellent standards of recording, monitoring, reporting and regulatory compliance. Build effective working relationships with social workers, commissioners, clinicians, families and other partner agencies. Drive continuous improvement and maintain a culture focused on safety, quality and positive outcomes for children and young people. About you This role is suited to an established Registered Manager or highly experienced children’s home leader—not someone seeking their first Registered Manager opportunity. You will have: Substantial experience managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home. A proven history of achieving, or contributing to, Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. Direct experience supporting children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and safeguarding needs. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, care planning and placement stability. A thorough understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements. Experience managing highly structured care environments and significant staffing ratios. Knowledge and confidence in working with lawful, proportionate and least-restrictive court-authorised restrictions. Excellent leadership, communication and partnership-working skills. The ability to remain calm, decisive and child-focused in complex or high-risk situations. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be actively working towards the qualification. Ideally, experience opening, registering or mobilising a new children’s residential service. What’s on offer Salary of £60,000–£65,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The opportunity to establish and lead a highly specialist, high-impact children’s home. A role where quality, safety, consistency and therapeutic care are central. The chance to make a meaningful difference to the life and long-term outcomes of a young person with complex needs. If you are an experienced Registered Manager with the confidence, credibility and specialist knowledge to lead a solo provision, we would love to hear from you.

Commissioning Home Manager

Commissioning Home Manager Salary: £52,000 per annum | Luxury Elderly Care Provider A luxury care provider is seeking an experienced Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of a new care home scheduled for later this year. This is a key appointment for a commercially minded and quality-focused Home Manager who understands what is required to take a new service from development stage through to a successful opening, strong occupancy and high standards of care. You will lead the full commissioning journey, building the team, embedding systems and establishing the home’s reputation within the local community. The role. You will take full responsibility for preparing the home for opening and delivering a safe, well-led and commercially successful service from day one. Key responsibilities include: Leading the pre-opening plan, ensuring the home is operationally ready for launch. Recruiting, inducting and developing a high-performing care, nursing, hospitality and support team. Building occupancy through local relationship building, enquiry management and community engagement. Establishing strong links with local authorities, commissioners, healthcare professionals and community groups. Ensuring the home meets all CQC, safeguarding, health and safety and governance requirements. Creating a positive, values-led culture focused on exceptional resident experience. Developing robust systems for care planning, medication, auditing, training and quality assurance. Managing budgets, staffing costs, agency use and other key performance measures. Supporting families through the admissions process and ensuring a high-quality customer journey. Providing visible leadership and maintaining high standards across care, clinical practice, hospitality and the home environment. About you. You will be an experienced Home Manager with a strong background in elderly residential, nursing or dementia care. Previous commissioning experience would be highly desirable, although experienced turnaround or high-occupancy Home Managers will also be considered. You will need: Proven experience as a Registered Home Manager within elderly care. A strong understanding of CQC requirements, quality assurance and safeguarding. Experience recruiting, developing and retaining teams. Commercial awareness, including occupancy, budgets, staffing and agency management. A track record of improving standards, building occupancy or delivering successful change. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with residents, families and external professionals. A hands-on and organised approach, with the resilience to manage a busy pre-opening period. An active NMC PIN would be beneficial, but is not essential. What is on offer. Salary of £52,000 per annum. The opportunity to lead a new luxury care home from the outset. Support from an established provider and senior operational team. Genuine scope to shape the culture, reputation and performance of a new service. If you are an experienced care leader who takes pride in delivering outstanding standards and wants the opportunity to build a service from the ground up, apply now.  

Registered Manager

Nursing Home Manager West Hertfordshire | Full-time, 40 hours per week £75,000 - £80,000, quarterly bonus and benefits Are you a clinically strong Nursing Home Manager looking for a role where you can lead a quality-focused service and make a lasting difference? This is an opportunity to manage a highly regarded 60-bedded nursing home in West Hertfordshire. The home has an excellent reputation for resident care, reflected in its Good CQC rating and outstanding feedback from residents and families. You’ll take the lead in maintaining high standards across the service, developing a capable team and ensuring every resident receives safe, compassionate and personalised care. What you’ll be doing As Home Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the home’s operational and clinical performance. You’ll provide strong day-to-day leadership, promote a positive culture and ensure the service continues to deliver excellent outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting the nursing, care and wider home team Maintaining compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements Ensuring care plans are person-centred, regularly reviewed and effectively delivered Managing staffing, recruitment, rotas and employee development Monitoring budgets, occupancy and resources to support sustainable home performance Building productive relationships with residents, relatives, commissioners and healthcare professionals Identifying opportunities to strengthen quality, resident experience and team engagement What you’ll bring We’re looking for an experienced care leader with the confidence and clinical knowledge to manage a busy nursing home. You’ll need: An active NMC PIN (desired) Previous Home Manager or senior management experience in a nursing home, elderly care or similar setting Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team Commercial awareness and confidence managing staffing and operational budgets A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Quarterly performance bonus NMC registration fees paid Free DBS check Blue Light Card Employee assistance programme Retail discounts Ongoing learning, development and progression opportunities Apply today or contact Max at Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion. max@leadersincare.co.uk

People Business Partner

People Business Partner Multi-site Healthcare Organisation | £45,000 to £55,000 per annum A growing healthcare organisation is looking for an experienced People Business Partner to support services and central functions across the business. This is a practical, operational role for someone who can strengthen workforce governance, coach managers and improve the colleague experience. You will work closely with senior leaders, helping to create consistent people practices, stronger leadership capability and a culture where colleagues feel respected, supported and accountable. The role. You will provide trusted HR support across a multi-site organisation, ensuring people processes are fair, robust and aligned with employment law, organisational policy and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Advising managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and performance management. Leading and supporting complex employee relations processes. Coaching managers to manage people matters confidently, consistently and fairly. Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, retention and organisational stability. Overseeing safer recruitment processes, including DBS checks, right to work, references and employment history verification. Ensuring offer letters, contracts, variations and employment documentation are accurate, timely and audit ready. Maintaining strong governance of personnel files, workforce records and people documentation. Supporting the effective use of HRIS and workforce management systems, including Sona. Improving data quality, reporting, compliance and system adoption. Analysing workforce data, including absence, turnover, recruitment activity, retention and workforce risks. Supporting policy development, review and document control. Identifying gaps in process, compliance, record keeping and leadership practice. Supporting onboarding, engagement, wellbeing and colleague retention initiatives. Working with occupational health, recruitment, training and other external partners. About you. You will be an experienced People or HR professional with a strong understanding of employee relations, employment law and operational HR practice. You will need: Experience as a People Business Partner, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience managing complex employee relations cases. Experience supporting managers in a multi-site or operational environment. Experience of safer recruitment, workforce governance and HR compliance. Confidence using HRIS or workforce management systems. Experience producing and using workforce data to identify risks and support decisions. The ability to build strong relationships while providing constructive challenge. A practical and organised approach to improving systems, processes and colleague experience. CIPD Level 3 or equivalent practical experience. Experience within health and social care, or another regulated environment, would be beneficial. What is on offer. Salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent position. A varied role with real influence across people, culture, governance and leadership. The opportunity to make a measurable difference to workforce stability and colleague experience. Apply now to be considered for this People Business Partner opportunity.  

Home Manager

Nursing Home Manager East Sussex | Full-time, 40 hours per week £75,000 - £80,000, quarterly bonus and benefits Are you a clinically strong Nursing Home Manager looking for a role where you can lead a quality-focused service and make a lasting difference? This is an opportunity to manage a highly regarded 60+ bed nursing home in East Sussex. The home has an excellent reputation for resident care, reflected in its Good CQC rating and outstanding feedback from residents and families. You’ll take the lead in maintaining high standards across the service, developing a capable team and ensuring every resident receives safe, compassionate and personalised care. What you’ll be doing As Home Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the home’s operational and clinical performance. You’ll provide strong day-to-day leadership, promote a positive culture and ensure the service continues to deliver excellent outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting the nursing, care and wider home team Maintaining compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements Ensuring care plans are person-centred, regularly reviewed and effectively delivered Managing staffing, recruitment, rotas and employee development Monitoring budgets, occupancy and resources to support sustainable home performance Building productive relationships with residents, relatives, commissioners and healthcare professionals Identifying opportunities to strengthen quality, resident experience and team engagement What you’ll bring We’re looking for an experienced care leader with the confidence and clinical knowledge to manage a busy nursing home. You’ll need: An active NMC PIN Previous Home Manager or senior management experience in a nursing home, elderly care or similar setting Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team Commercial awareness and confidence managing staffing and operational budgets A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Quarterly performance bonus NMC registration fees paid Free DBS check Blue Light Card Employee assistance programme Retail discounts Ongoing learning, development and progression opportunities If you’re an ambitious Nursing Home Manager seeking a well-supported role with genuine scope to make an impact, apply today or contact Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion.

Regional Operations Manager

Regional Operations Manager Yorkshire | Nursing Homes | Circa £65,000 + benefits Leaders in Care is recruiting a Regional Operations Manager to support and improve the performance of a portfolio of nursing homes across Yorkshire. This is a senior operational role for an experienced care leader who understands what good looks like in elderly care, clinical governance and commercial delivery. You will work closely with Home Managers to provide clear direction, develop strong leadership teams and ensure consistently safe, high-quality care. The role. You will take responsibility for a group of nursing homes, supporting managers to deliver against quality, occupancy, workforce and financial targets. Key responsibilities include: Leading, coaching and holding Home Managers accountable for performance. Maintaining high standards of person-centred care, safeguarding and clinical governance. Preparing homes for CQC inspections and driving sustainable improvement where services require support. Reviewing quality audits, incidents, complaints and action plans, ensuring lessons are embedded. Supporting recruitment, retention, succession planning and capability management across the region. Improving occupancy, managing local relationships and contributing to business development activity. Monitoring budgets, agency spend, staffing levels and other key operational measures. Building constructive relationships with residents, families, commissioners and external professionals. Ensuring homes operate in line with CQC requirements, company policies and relevant legislation. About you. You will be an experienced regional, operational or multi-site manager within the nursing home sector. You will be credible with Home Managers, visible in services and comfortable addressing underperformance directly and fairly. You will need: Proven experience managing multiple nursing homes or elderly care services. A strong record of improving quality ratings, compliance and operational performance. Sound clinical understanding, ideally with a nursing qualification and active NMC PIN, although experienced non-clinical operators will also be considered. Experience supporting homes through CQC inspections, improvement plans and safeguarding matters. Commercial awareness, including occupancy, budget management and agency control. A practical, organised and hands-on leadership style. Flexibility to travel regularly across Yorkshire. Salary and benefits. Circa £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Performance-related bonus. Mileage or car allowance. Pension and holiday entitlement. Ongoing leadership development and career progression. If you are a capable care leader with the operational experience to raise standards across a nursing home portfolio, apply now or contact Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion.