Peripatetic Manager - Adultcare North, Scotland and Northern Ireland
17 days ago
Manchester
Join Our Team as a Peripatetic Manager!\n Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of social care? We are on the lookout for a Peripatetic Manager to lead our services that currently lack permanent management. In this dynamic role, you will take charge of site leadership, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and that we maintain the highest standards of care and service. \n Your mission? To provide exceptional leadership for our teams, resources, and operations while adhering to regulatory, contractual, and company standards. You will also lend your expertise to established site leadership teams, driving quality improvements and enhancing financial performance across our services. \n Note: This is a regional role covering Priory Adult Care’s North Region, which includes Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North of England (Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire). Expect extensive travel! Your Responsibilities\n\n • Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, including fire regulations, health and safety, and Care Standards Act.\n, • Achieve standards set by regulatory and commissioning bodies, ensuring all staff are trained accordingly.\n, • Maintain high-quality service user documentation and implement meaningful activities for residents.\n, • Build effective relationships with senior management and colleagues across the company.\n, • Ensure support/care staff are properly registered and vetted to protect service users.\n, • Recruit and roster appropriate staff levels to meet service user needs, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated.\n, • Lead the implementation of new services and share best practices across sites.\n, • Manage budgets effectively, maximizing income while controlling costs.\n, • Support existing Home Managers in daily operations to meet quality and regulatory standards.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • Experience as a Registered Manager with a strong background in social care leadership.\n, • In-depth knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements in social care.\n, • Ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix organization and drive continuous improvement.\n, • Understanding of key business activities related to leading care homes or supported living operations.\n\n Be prepared for extensive travel and occasional overnight stays, as you may need to be based at a site full-time for an undefined period. Flexibility is key, as business needs may require deployment to any site nationwide. \n During the interview process, we will assess candidates against our leadership behaviours, which define great leadership at Priory and foster a positive, high-performing culture. What We Offer You\n At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! You will receive ongoing support and career development opportunities, including: \n\n • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + an extra day off for your Birthday!\n, • Annual leave increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.\n, • Car Allowance of £5,200.\n, • Length of service recognition awards every 5 years.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable.\n, • Health-related benefits through the ‘My Possible Self’ App.\n, • Online discounts and cashback rewards via Priory Perks.\n, • Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period).\n, • Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period).\n, • Smart Holidays (qualifying period).\n, • Gym Flex (qualifying period).\n, • Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme.\n, • Eye Care Vouchers.\n, • ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme.\n, • Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.\n, • Leadership & management development programs.\n, • Parental Leave Gift.\n\n Before applying, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the full job description. Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. About Priory\n Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and provide residential and supported living care for various needs. \n We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. \n All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.