Peripatetic Manager – Health & Social Care (Live-in Care)
Location: London (travel required across client locations)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 per annum (negotiable for exceptional candidates)
Travel: Statutory mileage reimbursed (no car allowance)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Peripatetic Manager to support high-quality care delivery and operational compliance across multiple live-in care packages in London. This is a newly created role, designed to support a local care service ahead of a scheduled CQC inspection.
You will work closely with the Care Manager, helping to maintain outstanding care standards, embed best practices, and ensure compliance across all areas of delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a current Care Manager or Registered Manager seeking a new challenge or development step, without direct line management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the local Care Manager with day-to-day operational delivery and preparation for CQC inspections
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Conduct audits of care plans, medication records, risk assessments, and daily documentation
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Provide practical support to staff teams and ensure adherence to care quality standards
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Identify and address risks or areas for improvement through structured action planning
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Deliver training and coaching to reinforce person-centred, safe, and compliant care practices
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Work independently across various live-in care packages, managing your own schedule
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Produce reports and updates for senior leadership on progress, risks, and improvement actions
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Uphold compliance with all CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements, and internal policies
What We’re Looking For
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Experience as a Care Manager, Registered Manager, or senior leader in home care or live-in care
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Deep knowledge of CQC standards, audits, safeguarding, and care governance
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to support and challenge teams constructively
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Confident working independently across multiple locations without day-to-day supervision
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Able to assess, prioritise, and manage tasks across complex care settings
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Strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-compliance and risk proactively
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Passionate about delivering exceptional care and empowering care teams
Essential Requirements
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Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent/working toward)
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Right to work in the UK
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (statutory mileage paid)
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Background in adult social care, preferably in regulated services
Benefits
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£45,000 per annum (flexibility for high-calibre candidates)
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Mileage paid for all travel between client locations
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Work with a respected, high-quality live-in care provider
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Play a key role in shaping operational excellence and compliance
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Supportive leadership team and values-driven culture
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for the Peripatetic Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Robbie Peto direct on 0161 938 1181. Alternatively, please email [email protected]