Turnaround Manager – Lead Transformational Change in Care
About the Role
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Turnaround Manager to drive significant improvements across their Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. In this role, you will be responsible for stabilising and enhancing the performance of underperforming homes, including those currently without a Home Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing a clear vision and values for each home, ensuring all staff are aligned with service expectations.
Driving quality improvements, identifying and addressing specific deficits.
Ensuring regulatory compliance, meeting both internal and external standards.
Prioritising resident well-being, ensuring all improvements enhance care quality.
Location: Based primarily across Wiltshire and the South West, with flexibility for national travel when required.
About You
We are looking for a strong leader with a passion for driving excellence in care. You will have the ability to instill confidence and direction in teams, ensuring all homes operate at the highest possible standard.
Essential Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (NMC PIN) – with a strong clinical background.
- Leadership in Management in Care (Level 4 or 5) OR Registered Manager’s Award (Level 4).
- Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home setting, managing improvements and ensuring compliance.
- Excellent communication and people management skills, leading with kindness, respect, and accountability.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to quickly identify areas of concern and implement solutions.
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything our client does. As part of this role, you must be able to:
- Recognise the signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, understanding how to respond appropriately.
- Attend mandatory safeguarding training in line with your role.
- Take necessary action to escalate concerns when needed.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is committed to delivering the highest standards of care by building a team that is compassionate, innovative, and driven by positive change. They invest in their people, providing excellent career progression opportunities, ongoing training, and leadership development.
Opportunities for professional growth, with pathways into regional and national leadership roles.
A supportive, inclusive environment, where everyone is valued and respected.
A commitment to diversity, ensuring a workforce that reflects the communities they serve.
Ongoing learning and career development, including CPD and postgraduate training opportunities.
Join Us in Transforming Care Homes
If you are a results-driven leader with the ability to turn around and improve care home services, this role offers an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents and driving excellence in care!
To discuss this role in confidence, contact Howard Green: howard@oaklakesearch.com | 07792 309378
