Job Description

Company Overview

The Surecare Group is a well-established and growing provider of high-quality care homes, committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care across all our services. We currently operate care homes, each dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and operational excellence.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a proactive, organised, and trustworthy Peripatetic Home Manager to join our senior management team and play a key role in supporting our portfolio.

Our Care Homes

Old Vicarage (SY11 3JS) Vyrnwy (SY22 6AU) Hafod House (LL14 6HF) Derwent Lodge (CH62 1DX) Lezayre (CH42 4RB) Brocklehurst (M20 1JG)

Role Overview

The Peripatetic Home Manager will provide flexible leadership and management support across all homes, stepping into full Home Manager responsibility when required and focusing on compliance and improvement when not.

You will report directly to the CEO, taking ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring high-quality care delivery, and helping drive consistency across the group. This role is ideal for someone who is confident leading from the front, highly organised, comfortable with technology, and committed to honesty, efficiency, and integrity in all aspects of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Home Management & Leadership

Take full operational responsibility for a home when required (e.g. during a Home Manager vacancy, annual leave, or transitional period). Lead the home's team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care and maintain regulatory compliance. Act as CQC or CIW registered manager where necessary during cover periods. Create a positive, open, and high-performing culture, in line with the company's values. Ensure financial, staffing, and quality targets are achieved while maintaining excellent standards of care.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Carry out compliance audits and action plans across all homes in line with the company's quality framework. Work with the CEO to maintain and exceed CQC/CIW standards and inspection readiness. Identify risks and drive improvement plans to strengthen care quality and governance. Lead on infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety standards.

Operational & Regional Support

Support the CEO and Regional Manager's in implementing operational processes and performance improvements across homes. Collaborate with HR, recruitment, and facilities teams to ensure homes run efficiently and safely. Support with onboarding and mobilisation of new homes or services within the group.

Technology & Systems

Use and champion the company's digital systems and platforms to manage care delivery, audits, HR, and reporting. Encourage team engagement with technology to streamline operations and enhance accountability. Report findings, compliance data, and performance insights clearly and efficiently through company systems.

People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop management and care teams to build strong, competent, and motivated workforces. Support with recruitment, disciplinary processes, and performance reviews when required. Promote a culture of openness, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Character & Conduct

Demonstrate honesty, reliability, and integrity in all dealings with staff, residents, and the senior leadership team. Take ownership of decisions and outcomes, while being comfortable reporting into senior management and working collaboratively. Be approachable, respectful, and professional at all times, setting a high standard for others to follow. Remain calm, solution-focused, and organised under pressure.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Peripatetic/Home Manager within a care home environment. Excellent knowledge of CQC (England) and/or CIW (Wales) regulations and inspection frameworks. Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to adapt to different home environments. Confident using technology and digital systems (e.g. electronic care planning, HR platforms, compliance tools). Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Management (or willingness to work towards). Active NMC registration desirable but not essential. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to all company homes.

Personal Qualities

Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented. Tech-savvy and confident using digital tools. Honest, dependable, and of good character. Comfortable being accountable and reporting to senior management. Takes full ownership of tasks and outcomes. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with mileage allowance. The opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of homes. 30 days annual leave. A forward-thinking leadership team.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The responsibilities may evolve in line with the operational needs of the business and will be reviewed periodically by the CEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person