Peripatetic Manager – Adult Care

Priory

Peripatetic Manager responsible for leadership in services without permanent management. Ensuring high standards of care and effective operations across the South East Region.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the service meets all legal and statutory requirements including (but not limited to) those related to fire regulations, health and safety at work, licensing, trading standards, employment, Care Standards Act and relevant country legislation and that all appropriate statutory notices are displayed.
Ensure that the relevant regulatory and commissioning bodies’ standards are achieved and that all staff are trained to understand and operate at this level.
Ensure that all service user documentation and records are maintained to a high standard in a timely manner, and that a programme of meaningful activities is available to all residents. Implement appropriate systems to ensure compliance with requirements.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, peers and functional colleagues throughout the company.
Where required, ensure support/care staff are registered with the relevant body. Ensure that adequate references, appropriate criminal record/disclosure checks and relevant right to work documentation is obtained for all staff so that service users are protected.
Ensure sufficient and appropriate levels and mix of staff are recruited and rostered in accordance with service user requirements at all times. Ensure staff are inducted, trained, motivated and supported to achieve company standards and deliver the highest levels of care and customer service.
Lead the implementation of new services, drives referrals and admissions and share best practice with other sites and the wider team.
Responsible for achieving the agreed budget by maximising income, managing staffing costs appropriately and controlling other costs and expenditure.
Provide support to existing Home Managers in day to day operations ensuring that the service meets the organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal and regulatory requirements, environmental policies and general duty of care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Manager, with significant previous social care leadership experience
A detailed knowledge of the regulatory and statutory requirements associated with social care is essential.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a matrix organisation and to deliver continuous improvement via coaching, mentoring and strong leadership skills.
Demonstrable understanding of the key business activities associated with leading a care home, specialist service or supported living operation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
Employee Assistance Programme
Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
Gym Flex (qualifying period)
Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
Access to development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Leadership & management development
Parental Leave Gift

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementstaff recruitmentcompliance managementquality managementdocumentation maintenancetraining and developmentrisk assessmentservice user documentationcare standards knowledgehealth and safety regulations

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcoachingmentoringcommunicationrelationship buildingmotivationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscontinuous improvement

Certifications

Registered Manager