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Base pay range

Up to £85,000 including Car Allowance

Divisional Manager at Compass Associates specialising in Recruitment within the Elderly Care Market, with focus on middle to senior management roles.

National Peripatetic Manager | Elderly Nursing & Dementia Care – North West & National Travel – Salary: £85,000 including Car Allowance – Bonus: Performance-related – Do you enjoy variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple services?

Then this could be the role for you! We are working exclusively with a highly regarded elderly care provider operating a national portfolio of purpose-built nursing and dementia homes. Known for their compassionate ethos, investment in quality, and focus on long-term improvement, the organisation combines strong governance with a supportive, people‑first culture.

The business continues to reinvest heavily into its homes, staff development, and digital transformation, underpinned by a stable leadership team and clear quality vision.

As part of this commitment to maintaining consistent standards across their portfolio, they are now seeking an experienced and quality-focused National Peripatetic Manager to join their operational team, supporting services across England and Scotland.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an established operator with strong multi‑site or turnaround experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys leading teams to deliver sustainable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and support to multiple nursing and dementia care homes nationally.
• Work collaboratively with Home Managers and regional teams to drive quality, compliance, and service improvement.
• Deliver robust action plans to address CQC requirements and maintain regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor managers, embedding a positive, supportive, and professional culture.
• Support with occupancy, financial performance, and workforce stability across homes.
• Contribute to wider group initiatives alongside the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Peripatetic Manager, Regional Support Manager, or a strong Registered Manager overseeing large or multi‑site nursing homes.
• Strong understanding of CQC compliance, governance, and quality frameworks.
• Hands‑on and supportive leadership style with a clear focus on quality and people.
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance performance and care outcomes.

Flexible to travel nationally as required, ideally based around Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Preston, Chorley, Blackburn, or surrounding areas.

Location

This role is home‑based with national travel, ideally suited to candidates residing in or around Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, or North Wales.

Regular travel will be required across the UK, including occasional visits to services in Scotland and the Midlands.

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced, quality‑focused, and hands‑on National Peripatetic Manager to provide operational support across its national portfolio.

Offering a salary of up to £85,000 including Car Allowance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected provider with a strong focus on compliance, stability, and continuous improvement.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this 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