Peripatetic Manager - Adult Social Care Services

Locations: London, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 DOE + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Peripatetic Manager to provide leadership and operational support across adult social care services. Working across multiple locations, you will step into services that require additional support, offering stability, driving compliance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support in line with regulatory and contractual standards.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for a confident leader with proven experience in service turnaround, crisis management, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational management in services requiring support or improvement.

Work collaboratively with Service Improvement Managers and the Head of Quality to design and implement improvement plans.

Mentor and coach staff teams to embed sustainable improvements and raise standards of practice.

Establish and oversee quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.

Act as an investigator and advisor on compliance and safeguarding matters, escalating concerns appropriately.

Produce accurate and timely reports on progress against agreed targets.

Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across services.

Experience & Skills Required

Strong background in adult social care and/or learning disabilities.

Experience at management level, with proven ability to lead services in crisis or requiring improvement.

In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

Skilled in emergency management, service turnaround, and project delivery.

Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to drive sustainable change.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package (£40,000 - £42,000 DOE).

Car allowance.

A dynamic role with real impact, supporting services to achieve and sustain high-quality standards.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated social care leader with the expertise to stabilise, support, and transform services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and play a key role in driving service excellence