Senior Appointments & Management

Registered Manager

Registered Manager   This is not just a Registered Manager role. This is your opportunity to run a successful nursing home as if it were your own business. You will take ownership of standards, performance, occupancy and team culture. You will have the autonomy to lead properly, with the support of an established provider behind you. The priority is clear: safe, high-quality care for residents, a stable and capable team, strong compliance and a home that performs well commercially. The role. As Registered Manager, you will lead all aspects of the home’s operation. You will be visible in the service, decisive in your leadership and committed to getting the best from your team. You will be responsible for: Maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering a high-quality service. Leading, coaching and retaining a strong care and clinical team. Ensuring safe staffing, effective rota management and robust clinical governance. Managing occupancy, referrals, budgets and operational performance. Building positive relationships with residents, families, professionals and the local community. Identifying issues early and taking practical action to improve standards. Creating a respectful, accountable and positive workplace culture. About you. You will be an experienced Registered Manager with a strong background in nursing or elderly care. You will understand the balance between outstanding resident care and effective commercial management. You will bring: Previous Registered Manager experience within a nursing home or elderly care setting. A good understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding, medication management and governance. Experience of improving quality, compliance, occupancy or team performance. A hands-on leadership style and the confidence to hold people to account. Strong communication skills with residents, relatives, colleagues and external professionals. Commercial awareness, including budgets, staffing costs and occupancy. A genuine commitment to delivering dignified, person-centred care. An active NMC PIN would be beneficial, but is not essential for the right experienced care home leader. What is on offer. Salary of £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Genuine autonomy and responsibility to lead the home. Support from an established senior management team. The opportunity to make a visible difference to residents, relatives and colleagues. A role where your leadership directly shapes the standards, reputation and success of the service. If you are a capable Registered Manager looking for the freedom to lead, improve and take real ownership of a home, apply today.

Regional Manager

Regional Manager Location: East Midlands (Regional Travel Required) Salary: £70,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Manager to join a well-established and growing care provider, supporting a portfolio of residential and nursing homes across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven healthcare professional to work alongside Home Managers, strengthening clinical practice, improving quality standards, and driving operational excellence across multiple services. Working as part of a supportive senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in ensuring homes consistently deliver safe, person-centred care while achieving the highest regulatory and clinical standards. The Role As Regional Manager, you will provide operational, clinical and leadership support to Home Managers across a portfolio of care homes. You'll coach and mentor management teams, identify opportunities for improvement, and support services in achieving outstanding outcomes for residents, colleagues and regulators alike. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, coaching and ongoing support to Home Managers. Support services to achieve and maintain excellent standards of care, governance and regulatory compliance. Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement plans. Conduct clinical, governance and quality audits, identifying opportunities to improve resident outcomes. Support managers with clinical governance, nursing practice, performance management, absence management and colleague wellbeing. Facilitate clinical supervision and support nurse revalidation. Provide guidance through safeguarding concerns, investigations and promote best practice. Support occupancy growth by ensuring homes deliver exceptional resident experiences and maintain excellent local reputations. Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. Work closely with the senior leadership team to drive continuous improvement across the region. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid, unrestricted NMC PIN. Previous multi-site, regional or senior operational leadership experience within elderly care. Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and adult social care legislation. Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and supporting service development. Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the region. What's on Offer Salary of £70,000. Company pension scheme. Reimbursement of annual NMC registration fees (subject to a valid unrestricted PIN). The opportunity to join a supportive senior leadership team. A rewarding role with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple care services. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. If you're an experienced healthcare leader looking to influence quality across multiple services and drive positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

Regional Support Manager

Regional Support Manager Location: Field-based, with extensive travel across South Wales Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Are you an experienced care home leader with a track record of turning services around and supporting teams through change? Leaders in Care is recruiting a Regional Support Manager on behalf of a forward-thinking care provider with a strong commitment to its homes and substantial, planned investment in their future. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple care homes, providing hands-on leadership during management vacancies, service improvement programmes and operational transitions. You’ll help stabilise services, strengthen leadership teams and deliver sustainable improvements for residents, colleagues and families. The opportunity Working closely with Regional Directors and central support teams, you’ll take operational accountability for allocated homes, balancing safe, person-centred care with strong workforce and commercial performance. Your responsibilities will include: Providing operational leadership to homes requiring additional support, including those undergoing regulatory intervention or organisational change. Assessing priorities quickly and implementing structured, measurable improvement plans. Driving improvements in care quality, compliance, staffing and operational performance. Coaching and mentoring Home Managers and leadership teams to build lasting capability. Overseeing safeguarding, responding to incidents and ensuring resident wellbeing remains central to every decision. Supporting homes through inspections and regulatory improvement activity. Managing budgets, supporting occupancy growth and strengthening financial performance. Building effective relationships with residents, families, commissioners and other external professionals. Providing substantive management cover and registering as Home Manager with the relevant regulator where required. Contributing to regional improvement projects and wider organisational change programmes. About you You’ll be an experienced Home Manager or senior operational leader within adult social care, with demonstrable success in service improvement, turnaround or leadership transition. You’ll bring sound judgement, commercial awareness and a firm commitment to high-quality care. Resilient and adaptable, you’ll be comfortable stepping into challenging environments, identifying what needs to change and bringing teams with you. Essential requirements Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN for nursing homes, or an NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent in Health and Social Care. Registered Manager Award, Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to achieve. Significant care home management or senior operational leadership experience. Proven experience delivering improvements during periods of change or transition. Strong knowledge of CQC, Care Inspectorate and/or CIW requirements. Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills. Experience managing budgets, occupancy and commercial performance. Strong understanding of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Effective communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively across England, Scotland and Wales. Desirable experience Supporting multiple care homes or working in a regional operational role. Leading services through inspections and regulatory improvement programmes. Project management and change management. Mentoring Home Managers and senior leaders. Contributing to wider organisational improvement initiatives. Evidence of continuous professional development. Why consider this role? You’ll join a provider investing in the long-term success of its homes, with the resources and stability to support sustainable improvement. This varied role offers the opportunity to use your leadership expertise where it matters most, leaving services stronger and helping teams deliver better care. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across multiple care homes, apply today or contact Tom Cuthbert at Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion.

Home Manager

Nursing Home Manager Leeds, West Yorkshire | £75,000 per annum + Performance-Related Bonus Registered Nurse with current NMC registration required Are you an experienced Nursing Home Manager or Registered Home Manager looking for a well-supported leadership role in Leeds? Earn £75,000 plus a performance-related bonus leading a 50-bed, Good-rated nursing home with an established team, very low staff turnover and a strong supernumerary Clinical Deputy Manager. Leaders in Care is recruiting for this confidential opportunity in Rothwell, South Leeds. If you want to build on solid foundations rather than rebuild an entire team, this role deserves a closer look. Why join this nursing home? £75,000 annual salary plus performance-related bonus Good CQC rating, with ambition to progress towards Outstanding An experienced Clinical Deputy Manager working supernumerary A stable team with very low staff turnover Just two care staff vacancies over the last five months The opportunity to shape care quality, team culture and home performance Your role as Nursing Home Manager As the Registered Home Manager, you will lead the nursing, care and support teams, maintaining the home’s strengths while driving continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering safe, person-centred nursing and dementia care Maintaining CQC compliance and strengthening evidence of high-quality care Overseeing clinical governance, safeguarding, medication management and audits Working with the Clinical Deputy Manager to develop nursing practice Coaching, supporting and retaining staff Managing staffing, budgets, resources and occupancy Building trusted relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals About you You must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and have experience managing a nursing home. We welcome applications from Nursing Home Managers, Registered Home Managers and Nurse Qualified Care Home Managers with: A successful track record of nursing home leadership Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and clinical governance Evidence of achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding care standards Experience managing teams, quality improvement and financial performance An approachable, visible and supportive leadership style Apply confidentially Looking for a Nursing Home Manager job in Leeds paying £75,000? Apply today or contact Mike Turton for a confidential discussion. The provider’s identity and full service details will be shared privately with suitable applicants. Mike Turton | Leaders in Care Email: mike@leadersincare.co.uk Tel: 07883301381 LICMT

Regional Director

Regional Director West Midlands £90,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance Leaders in Care is exclusively recruiting for a clinical Regional Director or Area Director with a nursing background, current NMC registration and at least two years’ operational leadership experience overseeing multiple care homes. You must have proven experience coaching, supporting and leading Home Managers to run successful, compliant homes, delivering strong clinical standards, effective governance and sustainable operational performance. Joining a growing care home provider, you will oversee a portfolio of 7 homes, strengthening leadership, improving quality and building stable, accountable management teams. The Role As Regional Director, you will take operational responsibility for the portfolio, working closely with Registered Managers to improve quality, governance, leadership and commercial performance. This is not a role where you will simply step into homes and operate as a de facto Registered Manager. Your focus will be on developing capable, accountable Home Managers who feel supported, supervised and constructively challenged to deliver excellent outcomes. During your first six months, priorities will include: Building stability and consistency across the Registered Manager team Providing hands-on leadership, coaching and support to Home Managers Improving governance and ensuring agreed actions are followed through Driving quality improvement and maintaining strong CQC standards Supporting homes through CQC and Local Authority inspections Reviewing operational performance, KPIs, occupancy and financial results Addressing underperformance constructively through clear improvement plans Supporting refreshed policies, processes and governance frameworks Ensuring consistently high clinical standards across the portfolio Creating strong operational foundations as the organisation grows Who We’re Looking For We are specifically looking for clinical Regional Directors or Area Directors within the care home sector. Essential requirements: A nursing qualification and current NMC registration At least two years’ experience at an operational, regional or area leadership level, overseeing multiple care homes A proven track record of coaching, developing and leading Home Managers to run successful and compliant services Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and quality assurance Experience supporting homes through inspections and delivering sustained quality improvements A strong understanding of occupancy, financial performance and care home operational KPIs The confidence to challenge underperformance while maintaining a supportive leadership style Experience within older people’s nursing care, complex care or neurological services would be particularly relevant. A nursing background, current NMC registration and the required multi-site operational experience are essential—not simply desirable. The Package £90,000 salary Performance-related bonus linked to EBITDA Car allowance + Mileage Overnight accommodation paid when required Protected home-working time The opportunity to influence the development of a growing care home portfolio Location & Travel We are particularly looking for someone based in the West Midlands who is comfortable travelling regularly between services. The role will typically involve 3–4 days per week across the homes, with protected time to work from home. Why Consider This Role? This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark on a growing care home provider. The organisation wants its Registered Managers to feel supported and empowered, with clear accountability for quality, governance, people and commercial performance. You will have the autonomy to strengthen the management structure, embed the fundamentals of excellent care home operations and create a consistent operating model as the portfolio grows. This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Leaders in Care. If you are a clinical Regional Director or Area Director with current NMC registration and at least two years’ multi-site operational leadership experience, apply today for a confidential discussion. Alternatively contact Mike at Leaders is care on 07883301381 / mike@leadersincare.co.uk 

Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Luxury Care Home We are working with a luxury care home provider preparing to open a brand-new service in early 2027, and they are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from the outset. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established care leader who has experience of commissioning new services, building high-performing teams and creating a strong culture from day one. The Role As Registered Manager, you will take the lead on the preparation and opening of the service, working closely with the wider leadership team to ensure everything is in place for a successful launch. Once operational, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the home, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, people and occupancy. You will be expected to: Lead the commissioning and mobilisation of the new service Build, develop and motivate a strong team Create a positive, person-centred culture from the outset Ensure the service is fully prepared for CQC registration and inspection Maintain high standards of care, governance and compliance Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team Work closely with senior leadership on occupancy and business development Lead the home confidently through its opening and ongoing growth About You We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager with a strong track record within the care sector. You will need: Proven commissioning or mobilisation experience A strong and demonstrable CQC history Experience leading and developing teams Strong knowledge of compliance, governance and quality Excellent communication and leadership skills The confidence to take ownership of a new service and make it your own A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding care and experiences for residents This role would suit someone who enjoys building something from the ground up and wants the opportunity to establish a new home, team and culture rather than simply inherit an existing operation If you are an experienced Registered Manager with commissioning experience and a strong CQC track record, we would be interested in hearing from you.  

Nursing Home Manager

Nursing Home Manager – Registered Nurse Rothwell, South Leeds | £70,000 per annum + performance-related bonus Are you an experienced Nurse Qualified Home Manager looking to lead a stable team and take a Good-rated nursing home towards Outstanding? We are recruiting a Nursing Home Manager / Registered Home Manager for a confidential opportunity advertised in the Rothwell area, south of Leeds. This 50-bed service offers a strong foundation: very low staff turnover, an established team and a strong clinical deputy working supernumerary. With just two care vacancies over the last five months, this is an opportunity to build on continuity and established relationships—not start again with an entirely new team. Why consider this Home Manager role? £70,000 basic salary plus performance-related bonus. Strong clinical support from a supernumerary Deputy Manager. Very low staff turnover, supporting consistent, person-centred care. An existing Good CQC rating, with ambition to progress towards Outstanding. The opportunity to shape quality, culture and performance as the home’s leader. Your role as Nursing Home Manager As Registered Home Manager, you will provide visible leadership across nursing, care and support teams. You will protect the home’s strengths while setting clear priorities for continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Leading safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing and dementia care. Building on the home’s Good CQC rating, developing evidence-led improvements towards Outstanding. Maintaining robust clinical governance, including audits, safeguarding, medication management and incident learning. Working closely with your clinical Deputy Manager to maintain high standards and develop nursing practice. Supporting, retaining and developing the team through clear expectations, coaching and accountability. Building trusted relationships with residents, relatives, commissioners and healthcare professionals. Managing staffing, budgets and resources responsibly. Supporting occupancy through strong local relationships and a positive reputation for care. About you We are looking for a Registered Nurse with experience managing a nursing home, combining confident clinical leadership with sound commercial judgement. You will bring: A current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse. A successful track record as a Nursing Home Manager, Registered Home Manager or Care Home Manager within a nursing setting. Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and safeguarding. Evidence of achieving or sustaining Good or Outstanding care standards. Experience leading teams, improving quality and managing home performance. An approachable, visible leadership style and a genuine commitment to residents’ wellbeing. Apply confidentially If you are a Nurse Qualified Home Manager seeking a £70,000 leadership opportunity in the South Leeds area, apply to arrange a confidential discussion. The provider’s identity and full service details will be shared privately with suitable applicants.

Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Care Homes Circa £65,000 - £70,000 + Bonus Location: North East Are you a successful Care Home Manager ready to move into a wider operational role? Or an experienced multi-site leader looking to make a real impact within a growing care provider? We are looking for an ambitious, hands-on Operations Manager to support a portfolio of care homes, working closely with Home Managers to improve performance, grow occupancy and deliver an excellent resident experience. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing business, combining commercial focus with a genuine commitment to high-quality care. The role Support and challenge Home Managers to deliver strong operational performance. Drive occupancy growth through focused action plans and commercially informed decisions. Identify opportunities for improvement and work alongside home teams to deliver results. Promote high standards of care and a positive experience for residents. Provide practical, hands-on leadership across the portfolio. About you A successful track record as a Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager or multi-site operational leader. Strong commercial awareness and evidence of improving occupancy. The confidence to hold managers accountable while providing constructive support. A proactive, operationally focused approach and the ambition to grow with the business. A genuine passion for improving care standards and residents’ quality of life. What’s on offer A salary of circa £65,000 - £70,000 plus bonus. The opportunity to influence performance across a growing care home portfolio. A broader leadership role where your contribution can make a tangible difference. If you combine strong care leadership with the commercial drive to help homes thrive, we would like to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Quality & Compliance Manager

Quality and Compliance Manager Location: Ideally based in Stockport, with travel across homes in the North and South. Salary: Circa £65,000. Are you a qualified nurse with a strong background in care home quality and compliance? This is an opportunity to help improve standards across a portfolio of homes, working closely with managers to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Our client is looking for a nurse-qualified Quality and Compliance Manager, ideally based in Stockport. Previous care home management experience would be advantageous. The role Monitor quality, clinical governance and regulatory compliance across the homes. Carry out audits and service reviews, identifying risks and agreeing practical improvement plans. Support home managers to strengthen care standards and embed sustainable improvements. Review incidents, safeguarding concerns and clinical practice to identify learning and prevent recurrence. Support inspection readiness and follow through on improvement actions. Provide clear reporting on quality performance, risks and progress. What you will bring A nursing qualification and current NMC registration. Strong knowledge of CQC requirements and clinical governance within care homes. Experience in quality assurance, compliance or care home leadership. Ideally, previous experience as a Home Manager. The ability to challenge poor practice constructively and support teams to improve. Willingness to travel regularly across homes in the North and South. Interested? If you are a nurse-qualified leader who can turn quality findings into meaningful improvements in care, contact Jennah at Leaders in Care at jennah@leadersincare.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Home Manager

Home Manager Location: East Grinstead Salary: £70,000 per annum   Leaders In Care are recruiting for a Home Manager to lead a care home in East Grinstead. This is an opportunity for an experienced care home manager to develop a team, champion resident wellbeing and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Offering a £70,000 salary, private healthcare and ongoing professional development, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents and colleagues. The role As Home Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the home, creating a safe, welcoming environment where residents’ independence, choice and dignity come first. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and mentoring the team to deliver compassionate, personalised care. Ensuring residents’ physical, emotional and social needs are met. Overseeing the development, implementation and review of individual care plans. Maintaining safe working practices and compliance with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory standards. Developing a clear vision and improvement plan for the home. Monitoring quality and driving continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Promoting safeguarding awareness, reporting concerns and escalating them appropriately. About you We are looking for an experienced care home manager who brings strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing. You will have: Experience managing a care home and leading a team. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and conducting risk assessments. A Registered Managers Award Level 4, Leadership and Management in Care Level 4/5, or a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification. A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. A compassionate, considerate approach to residents, families and colleagues. Benefits £70,000 annual salary. Private healthcare cover, with contributory cover available for your family. 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays. Company stakeholder pension scheme. Group life assurance. Paid enhanced DBS check. Financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay. Free uniform and a meal while on shift. Learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications. Opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Access to an online GP service for you and your children under 16. Access to over 1,600 high street discounts. Confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering round-the-clock support for you and your family. If you are an experienced care home manager looking for your next leadership opportunity in East Grinstead, reach out to Tom Cuthbert (thomas@leadersincare.co.uk)

Registered Manager

Registered Manager York | Residential Care Home Circa £55,000 per annum. We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established residential care home in York. This is a key leadership appointment for a manager who combines strong operational control with a genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care. The role. Lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe, effective and dignified care. Maintain CQC compliance, safeguarding standards and robust governance. Lead, develop and retain a high-performing care team. Manage occupancy, referrals, assessments and admissions. Build trusted relationships with residents, families, professionals and commissioners. Deliver against budget, staffing and operational targets. Use audits, action plans and performance data to drive continual improvement. About you. Proven Registered Manager experience within elderly residential, nursing or dementia care. Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding. Experience managing occupancy, team performance and home finances. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or working towards it. A visible, organised and commercially aware leader with high standards. What’s on offer. Salary circa £55,000 per annum. Supportive provider and clear operational backing. Established service with the opportunity to lead standards, culture and performance. Long-term opportunity within a growing care group. If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity, please contact jennah@leadersincare.co.uk for a confidential discussion or to apply.  

General Manager

Home Manager Location: Flintshire Salary: £65,000–£75,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility as required An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a newly purpose-built, luxury care home in Flintshire. The home provides high-quality residential, dementia residential, respite and end-of-life care within a welcoming setting, with 66 en-suite bedrooms. You will take full operational responsibility for the service, ensuring residents receive outstanding, person-centred care while leading, developing and motivating a high-performing team. The role As Care Home Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the home’s day-to-day operation. You will create a safe, supportive and engaging environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, independence and choice. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent care standards, regulatory compliance, occupancy, team performance and financial management. Key responsibilities Lead the daily operation of the home, ensuring consistently high standards of care and service. Ensure personalised care plans are in place, regularly reviewed and reflect each resident’s individual needs and preferences. Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, Care Inspectorate Wales requirements, safeguarding procedures and health and safety standards. Lead, support and develop the care team through recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, training and regular team meetings. Manage staffing levels, rotas, absence and retention to maintain safe and effective care delivery. Oversee medication management, including ordering, stock control, administration and accurate record keeping. Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, local authorities and other external stakeholders. Manage budgets, expenditure, financial records and reporting accurately. Support occupancy through professional enquiry handling, home tours, assessments and admissions. Promote the home within the local community and ensure an excellent experience for prospective residents and their families. About you You will be a compassionate, commercially aware and confident leader with a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding care. Essential experience and skills: Previous experience as a Care Home Manager or Deputy Manager within elderly care. Strong understanding of residential and dementia care. Proven ability to lead, motivate and retain a care team. Experience managing budgets, occupancy and operational performance. Excellent knowledge of relevant care legislation, regulatory requirements and health and safety. Strong communication, relationship-building and decision-making skills. A professional, approachable and hands-on leadership style. A commitment to continuous improvement and developing others. Desirable: Experience working with Care Inspectorate Wales. Knowledge of local authority commissioning in Flintshire or North Wales. Experience using Person Centred Software. Previous experience in a new-build or luxury care home environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a high-quality home and make a meaningful difference to residents, families and colleagues every day.

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.