Job Title: Peripatetic Manager
Location: UK (Leicester, Leeds, Battersea & Croydon)
Salary: £85,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week

About the Services
We operate several leading mental health facilities across the United Kingdom, providing specialized care for patients with complex personality disorders and general mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depressive illness. Our facilities include a specialist OCD center in London and two secure units located in London and Leeds. Our clinical leadership team, with decades of experience in trauma and mental health, is supported by world-class advisers and a robust governance structure, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.

Role Overview
As a Peripatetic Manager, you'll lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across various locations, ensuring outstanding, personalized care for our residents. You'll manage all aspects of the home, from identifying business opportunities to managing budgets and ensuring regulatory compliance. Your role will also involve building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, playing a key part in strengthening our reputation as a trusted healthcare provider.

Flexibility is crucial for this role as you will be required to work across different locations depending on the needs of the organization. Reporting directly to the COO and SCT, you may occasionally work out of hours or evenings.

Key Responsibilities:
Act as Home Manager during periods of absence or when a designated manager is not in place, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards of care.
Provide hands-on support to homes facing challenges, addressing regulatory compliance, quality of care, and staff management.
Assist homes with senior vacancies by stepping into leadership roles, ensuring continuity in care delivery.
Collaborate with the Regional Director to support strategic goals, implement policies, and contribute to regional success.

Key Requirements:
Relevant experience in healthcare management.
Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience in a managerial role within the healthcare sector, demonstrating effective leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to diverse environments and manage varied situations with a proactive approach.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with staff, residents, and stakeholders.
A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for travel between homes.

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Company pension
On-site parking
Company events

Job Ref: JK46459


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