Area Manager | Elderly Nursing & Residential Care | Midlands Region

Compass Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company car or car allowance

Clear career progression

Strong senior management support

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in the Midlands is seeking an Area Manager to oversee six care homes. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £75,000 plus bonus and car allowance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and CQC knowledge, and will work in a supportive environment focused on staff development and quality care.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in elderly care management.
• Active NMC registration desirable but not essential.
• Experience driving occupancy and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee six care homes to maintain high care standards.
• Support Registered Managers for effective outcomes.
• Ensure compliance ahead of CQC inspections.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Understanding of CQC regulations

Commercial awareness

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Job description

Area Manager | Elderly Nursing & Residential Care | Midlands Region

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Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum + Bonus + Company Car / Car Allowance

Bonus: Non-contractual performance‑related bonus

Are you ready to take ownership of a portfolio of six well‑positioned services and lead them to outstanding success? Do you want to work with a provider that values staff development and empowers managers to deliver real quality improvements? Are you seeking a role where your commercial and clinical governance expertise will directly shape outcomes for residents and families? Then this could be the position for you!

We are working in exclusive partnership with a well‑established and growing elderly care provider, recognised for delivering high‑quality nursing, dementia, and residential services. With a strong Midlands presence, modern facilities, and a supportive senior management structure, the organisation is known for investing in its staff and creating empowering, values‑led cultures across its homes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior leader to join a progressive company at a pivotal time. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of six care homes across Worcester, Oxford, Kettering, and Northampton. The homes are in a stable position with CQC inspections pending, and the role requires a leader who can strengthen governance, drive commercial improvements, and develop strong, sustainable teams. The provider operates with a clear structure – Registered Managers reporting into Area Managers, who in turn report into the Operations Manager – ensuring clarity, accountability, and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for six care homes, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
• Lead and support Registered Managers, ensuring they are empowered to deliver strong outcomes for residents, staff, and families.
• Drive governance improvements, ensuring robust quality frameworks and regulatory compliance ahead of CQC inspections.
• Maintain and grow occupancy while ensuring commercial sustainability.
• Lead staff development initiatives, creating a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager, ensuring strategic goals are achieved across the region.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record as an Area Manager, Regional Manager, or Regional Support Manager seeking progression within elderly care.
• Active NMC registration (nurse‑qualified) is highly desirable, though not essential.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations, governance frameworks, and quality improvement.
• Commercially astute, with experience in driving occupancy, fee growth, and sustainable financial performance.
• Demonstrable leadership ability, with a focus on mentoring and developing Registered Managers.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, engage, and build strong external and internal relationships.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent).

The Structure

• Six Registered Managers report into the Area Manager.
• The Area Manager reports into the Operations Manager, with access to strong organisational support.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £70,000 – £75,000 plus performance‑related bonus.
• Company car or car allowance to support regional travel.
• Opportunity to lead a portfolio of six homes in a stable and supportive environment.
• Clear career progression – ideal for an existing Area/Regional Manager or a Regional Support Manager ready to step up.
• Strong senior management backing, with a culture that values openness, collaboration, and development.
• The chance to make a real impact on compliance, governance, and staff development across a diverse region.

Location

• Banbury, Milton Keynes, Luton
• Leicester, Peterborough, Bedford
• And surrounding Midlands areas

Summary

This exclusive opportunity offers the chance to join a well‑regarded elderly care provider with a strong Midlands presence. With responsibility for a portfolio of six homes, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £70,000 – £75,000, plus bonus and company car or allowance. The portfolio is in a good place but requires a leader who can strengthen governance, drive commercial improvements, and continue to develop staff teams.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this exclusive 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 [e-mail].