Role: Peripatetic Support Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Location: Multi-site / across designated care home and Hospital services of St Matthews Healthcare
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
At St Matthews Healthcare, we are committed to delivering outstanding care across our care homes and hospital services. Guided by our values of People First, Positivity, Partnership and Progressive Growth, we strive to provide high-quality care while supporting our teams to achieve excellence every day.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Peripatetic Support Manager to provide operational leadership and quality improvement support across our services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Home Manager or Senior Operations Manager looking for a varied role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with our Director of Operations, supporting services that require additional leadership, covering management absences, preparing for inspections, and driving continuous quality improvements across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible leadership and operational support across multiple services.
- Support Home Managers to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care.
- Lead services through periods of operational challenge or management absence.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support inspection readiness and regulatory responses.
- Monitor quality, governance and risk management.
- Drive service improvement initiatives and share best practice.
- Build positive relationships with staff, residents, relatives and external professionals.
- Work flexibly across services according to business needs.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience managing a residential care home, hospitals or healthcare service.
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting service improvement and operational performance.
- The ability to work independently across multiple locations.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
- This role involves regular travel between St Matthews Healthcare services.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of services.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
St Matthew’s Healthcare is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
If you believe you have the right skills, values, and passion for this role, Apply Now!
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship now or in the future?
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
- UK Nursing : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
