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Peripatetic/Support Manager | Elderly Nursing & Dementia Homes
Nottinghamshire
£55,000 (circa) + mileage and attractive benefit package
Full time

 

Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a valued client in their recruitment for an experienced Peripatetic/Support Manager to support a portfolio of elderly nursing homes based around Nottingham and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing care provider in a hands-on leadership role, working alongside existing Home Managers to support with developing operational, care quality and team performance across the homes.

 

This role would suit an experienced Home Manager, Peripatetic Manager or Support Manager with strong exposure to dementia nursing environments. You will be responsible for providing hands on, collaborative support to Home Managers, helping build their confidence in leading teams and managing complex dementia care, supporting occupancy growth, and being prepared to step into a Home Manager capacity on an interim basis if required.

 

The Candidate

The successful candidate must have experience within dementia nursing environments, with a strong understanding of dementia care essential and previous experience supporting residents with more complex dementia needs highly desirable. Candidates may currently be working as a Home Manager, Peripatetic Manager, or Support Manager. A nursing qualification is not required, but confidence working within nursing home settings is essential.

 

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who can build trust quickly, support existing managers, and positively influence teams without being overbearing. You will need to show resilience, a people focused approach, and the confidence to hold teams accountable while maintaining a supportive leadership style.

 

The company is looking for the very best talent in the sector - professionals who are driven, resilient, and passionate about delivering high-quality elderly care services while supporting operational excellence across a regional portfolio.

 

Requirements

  • Experienced Home Manager, Peripatetic Manager or Support Manager with exposure to dementia nursing environments.
  • Confident working within nursing home settings (a nursing qualification is not required).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting occupancy growth.
  • Willingness to travel between homes and provide hands on support where required.

 

Location
This role will be based around Nottinghamshire and would be suitable to commute from: Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Bingham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Oakham, Sleaford, and surrounding areas.

 

Summary
My client is seeking an experienced Peripatetic/Support Manager with a strong background in dementia care to provide hands on leadership and operational support across a portfolio of elderly care homes. In return, they are offering a competitive salary of circa £55,000 (with flexibility for exceptional candidates), alongside mileage expenses, access to a car salary sacrifice scheme.

 

Recommendation
Compass Associates Ltd are 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 this exciting opportunity, please contact Gavin Fox direct on 02392 313 040 / 07932 647 505. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected]