Overview

Area Manager | Elderly Nursing & Residential Care | Midlands Region

Worcester, Oxford, Kettering & Northampton

Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum + Bonus + Company Car / Car Allowance

Bonus: Non-contractual performance-related bonus

This is an exclusive opportunity to lead six well-positioned care homes across Worcester, Oxford, Kettering, and Northampton for a respected elderly care provider with a Midlands presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for six care homes, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
• Lead and support Registered Managers, ensuring they are empowered to deliver strong outcomes for residents, staff, and families.
• Drive governance improvements, ensuring robust quality frameworks and regulatory compliance ahead of CQC inspections.
• Maintain and grow occupancy while ensuring commercial sustainability.
• Lead staff development initiatives, creating a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager, ensuring strategic goals are achieved across the region.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record as an Area Manager, Regional Manager, or Regional Support Manager seeking progression within elderly care.
• Active NMC registration (nurse-qualified) is highly desirable, though not essential.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, governance frameworks, and quality improvement.
• Commercially astute, with experience in driving occupancy, fee growth, and sustainable financial performance.
• Demonstrable leadership ability, with a focus on mentoring and developing Registered Managers.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, engage, and build strong external and internal relationships.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).

The Structure

• Six Registered Managers report into the Area Manager.
• The Area Manager reports into the Operations Manager, with access to strong organisational support.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £70,000 – £75,000 plus performance-related bonus.
• Company car or car allowance to support regional travel.
• Opportunity to lead a portfolio of six homes in a stable and supportive environment.
• Clear career progression – ideal for an existing Area/Regional Manager or a Regional Support Manager ready to step up.
• Strong senior management backing, with a culture that values openness, collaboration, and development.
• The chance to make a real impact on compliance, governance, and staff development across a diverse region.

Location

The portfolio spans Worcester, Oxford, Kettering, and Northampton, making the role commutable from:

• Banbury, Milton Keynes, Luton
• Leicester, Peterborough, Bedford
• And surrounding Midlands areas

Summary

This exclusive opportunity offers the chance to join a well-regarded elderly care provider with a strong Midlands presence. With responsibility for a portfolio of six homes, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000, plus bonus and company car or allowance. The portfolio is in a good place but requires a leader who can strengthen governance, drive commercial improvements, and continue to develop staff teams.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this exclusive permanent vacancy. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful referral.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Jon Mondey directly on 02393 874322. Alternatively, email an updated CV to jmondey@compassltd.co.uk.