Peripatetic Registered Manager (Halifax, West Yorkshire)

Choices Home Care; Halifax; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Peripatetic Registered Manager to oversee and support homecare branches in the North West and Yorkshire. This new role offers variety and influence, focusing on compliance and operational resilience. Candidates should have previous CQC registration experience and a Level 5 qualification. Role involves auditing, crisis management, and fostering local authority relationships. Competitive salary and supportive team culture available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in a homecare setting.
• Proven experience in managing multiple care services.
• Strong understanding of UK care legislation and CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address compliance risks.
• Lead improvement work for services rated as 'Requires Improvement'.
• Conduct internal audits and support corrective actions.
• Provide short-term Registered Manager cover as needed.
• Assist with crisis response and safeguarding.

Skills

CQC registration

Management of regulated homecare services

Strong communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Agile and adaptable

Problem-solving ability

Leadership

Education

Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Location : HX2 8DB, Halifax, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UKLocation : North West & Yorkshire Contract : Full-time, Permanent We are recruiting a Peripatetic Registered Manager to provide experienced, short-term leadership and service support across our homecare branches. This is a newly created role offering variety, influence and the opportunity to support services when they need it most. 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

Identify and address quality and compliance risks across branches.

Lead improvement work for services rated “Requires Improvement,” ensuring progress through performance indicators and audit outcomes.

Conduct internal audits and support the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

Provide short-term Registered Manager cover as needed, taking on full RM responsibilities to maintain continuity, stability and safe service delivery.

Support the integration of newly acquired services into our operational framework.

Assist with crisis response, safeguarding and service stabilisation.

Build positive working relationships with local authorities, commissioners and safeguarding teams.

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.

Your experience

Previous or current CQC registration as a Registered Manager within a homecare setting

Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)

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 and Yorkshire

Strong communicator, able to build trust quickly

Agile, adaptable and comfortable working at pace

Effective coaching and mentoring skills

Strong problem-solving ability and confident decision-making skills

Resilient, calm and effective in challenging or complex situations

Strong leadership and crisis-management skills

Desirable

Homecare turnaround experience

Service acquisition or integration experience

Experience delivering internal audits or compliance escalations

What We Offer

Competitive salary + travel allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and collaborative team 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!