Peripatetic Registered Manager

Choices Homecare Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced CQC Registered Manager to enhance service quality across multiple locations. The role involves addressing compliance issues, providing operational support, and integrating new services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing homecare services, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. This position offers competitive salary and travel allowance, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary + travel allowance

Professional development and leadership training

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Previous or current CQC registration as a Registered Manager within a homecare setting.
• Proven experience managing regulated homecare services.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or working peripatetically.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address quality and compliance issues across branches.
• Lead improvement work for branches rated 'Requires Improvement'.
• Provide short-term Registered Manager cover as needed.
• Support the Regional Director with integrating newly acquired services.
• Assist in building relationships with local authorities and commissioners.

Skills

CQC registration

Managing regulated homecare services

Supporting multiple sites

Understanding of UK care legislation

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Make a difference everywhere, not just one place.

If you’re an experienced CQC Registered Manager who thrives on variety, problem-solving and stepping into services that need support, this role offers real impact and variety across multiple services.

In this newly created peripatetic role, you’ll play a key part in strengthening services across the region, stepping in where your leadership and expertise can make the greatest impact on compliance, service quality and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and address quality and compliance issues across branches, offering hands‑on support where services are at risk.
• Lead improvement work for branches rated “Requires Improvement,” monitoring performance indicators and audit outcomes to maintain at least a “Good” rating, while championing best practice to support services on their journey towards “Outstanding.”
• Conduct internal audits and assist with the development and implementation of corrective action plans following audits or inspections.

Operational Support & Interim Cover

• Provide short‑term Registered Manager cover as needed, taking on full RM responsibilities to ensure continuity of care, staff supervision, operational stability, and safe service delivery.

Service Integration

• Support the Regional Director with integrating newly acquired services into Optimo’s operational framework, ensuring alignment with policies, processes and compliance standards.
• Respond to service‑level emergencies, safeguarding clients and staff, and support the Regional Director in implementing stabilisation and recovery plans when services face operational challenges.

Stakeholder & Local Authority Engagement

• Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners and safeguarding teams, representing the organisation in discussions relating to service quality and improvement.

Who Are Choices Homecare?

Choices Homecare is proudly part of Optimo Care Group — a family of care providers united by one purpose: to make every day the best it can be for the people we support.

With over 1,500 dedicated colleagues, we work closely with local authorities, healthcare professionals and families to deliver high‑quality, outcome‑focused care that helps individuals live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes and communities.

What You Need

• Previous or current CQC registration as a Registered Manager within a homecare setting
• Proven experience managing regulated homecare services
• Experience supporting multiple sites or working peripatetically
• Strong understanding of UK care legislation, CQC standards and safeguarding
• Willingness to travel across the North West & Yorkshire
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills
• Agile mindset — adaptable, responsive and comfortable working in fast‑changing environments
• Strong problem‑solving ability with a practical, solution‑focused approach
• Able to work at pace and confidently manage urgent issues
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust quickly
• Resilient, calm and confident in challenging situations
• Strong leadership and crisis‑management skills
• Homecare turnaround experience
• Service acquisition or integration experience
• Experience delivering internal audits or compliance escalations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + travel allowance
• Professional development and leadership training
• Opportunity to influence service quality across multiple branches
• Supportive and collaborative organisational culture

If you’re ready to bring your expertise where it matters most and support Choices Homecare services across our North West and Yorkshire regions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!