Peripatetic Manager - North West

Orchard Care Homes; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Harrogate is seeking a Peripatetic Care Home Manager to oversee care operations and support Care Home Managers across the North West. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a dementia setting and strong knowledge of care regulations.

Benefits

Salary of £55,000 plus £4,200 car allowance

Career development and progression pathways

Colleague discounts on shopping and leisure

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Care Home Manager in a dementia setting.
• Nursing qualification with active NMC PIN preferred but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of CQC standards with demonstrated record of ratings.

Responsibilities

• Support Care Home Managers with care quality and compliance.
• Manage a specific care home in absence of a Home Manager.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Knowledge of CQC standards

Education

Adult Social Care qualification level 5 or above

Job description

The Hamlet, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8RE

Peripatetic Manager - North West

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Care Manager

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Pay: £55,000 per annum plus £4,200 car allowance

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Peripatetic Care Home Manager

Travel is required for this role.

At Orchard Care Homes, we are expanding our operational support team and are now seeking to appoint a Peripatetic Care Home Manager for our North West region. Please note that travel to other areas where our homes are located may be required, depending on business needs.

As a Peripatetic Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Care Home Managers to drive premium care quality and compliance across the region, in addition to managing a specific care home in the absence of a Home Manager if required. Your role will include overseeing all elements of residents’ care, developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and driving business opportunities and maintaining budgets and controlling costs. You will be an inspiring leader, and whilst supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes, you will be seeking new opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing for both our residents and our home teams.

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Care Home Manager within a dementia setting
• Nursing qualification with active NMC PIN – desirable but not essential
• An Adult Social Care qualification of level 5 or above (level 4 Registered Managers Award will be considered if willing to complete level 5)
• Strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a demonstrated record of achieving Good/Outstanding ratings
• Passionate about delivering and developing high standards of person-centred care
• Demonstrated marketing and business development skills within the private care sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with residents, families, professionals and home teams

Everything You’ll Love

• Salary of £55,000 per annum plus £4,200 car allowance
• Career development from day one, progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Care Homes

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.