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Head of Care — The Role You've Been Building Towards
Some roles come along at exactly the right time.
A well-established, 20+bed residential care home for the elderly in the Staffordshire / Cheshire countryside is looking for a Head of Care to join a stable, close-knit management team.
The home is full, the team is settled, and the CQC record is strong.
What they need now is a confident, floor-based leader to keep standards high and help the service continue to thrive.
You'll work closely with the Manager and Deputy, mentoring senior carers, auditing care quality, coaching on best practice, and making sure every resident receives the attention and dignity they deserve.
This is hands-on leadership, not a desk job and not a glorified senior role.
You'll be trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.
What makes this different
This is a home where people stay.
The Manager has been here for 8 years, the Deputy 9 years.
Staff turnover is low, morale is high, and the culture is built on humour, honesty and teamwork.
You won't be firefighting, you'll be building.
To be considered, you will need:
Leadership experience within a residential or nursing home setting - ideally supporting elderly residents, this is essential, not desirable
A full UK driving licence and your own transport — the home is in a stunning but rural location and public transport won't get you here
A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Experience using digital care planning systems, particularly PCS (Person Centred Software)
Full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship — unfortunately we are unable to offer certificate of sponsorship for this position
What you'll get in return
A friendly, stable environment where your voice genuinely matters.
Supportive leadership that backs you, not micromanages you.
Flexibility around 36-40 hours, mostly weekdays with occasional weekend oversight.
Pension, meals on duty, wellbeing support, and recognition awards.
Real career development within a respected regional care group with eight homes.
Who this could suit
You might be a Senior Carer or Team Leader in a care home who's ready to step up.
You might be an experienced Head of Care looking for a home that actually deserves you.
Either way, if you've built your career in residential elderly care and you want somewhere stable, supportive and genuinely well-run, this is worth a conversation.
Apply with your CV (even if it's not fully up to date) or call Tim, the Principal Consultant working closely with this employer, for a confidential chat. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour + Additional benefits
Posted: 2026-04-17 11:37:50
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Deputy Manager - Nursing Home
Worcestershire | £24.50 per hour | RGN
Easily commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster & Stourport-on-Severn
We're not asking for a cape. We don't need superpowers. But we are holding out for a hero.
Specifically, an experienced Nurse Deputy Manager (RGN) who's brave enough to lead from the front, strong enough to support their team, and compassionate enough to put people first, every single shift.
This is a rare opportunity to join a small, award-winning care group where leadership still means something.
No corporate labyrinths.
No endless red tape.
Just great care, delivered by good people who genuinely back each other.
The role:
You'll be the steady hand when things get busy, the mentor your nurses and carers trust, and the calm presence residents and families rely on.
You'll lead shifts, champion high clinical standards, and confidently step up when the Home Manager is away.
From dementia care to end-of-life support, this is a home where person-centred care is lived, not laminated.
What makes this role heroic?
£24.50 per hour
A supportive, nurse-led culture that actually listens
Ongoing development with a Nurse Training Manager
Private healthcare cashback & wellbeing support
Free parking
Free stays at a company holiday lodge in Devon (because even heroes need rest)
A stable, compliant home with a genuine family feel
You won't be fighting dragons, but you will be making a real difference, every day, to residents, families, and your team.
So if you're a Nurse Deputy Manager who's ready to step into a role with purpose, trust, and just a little bit of drama (the good kind)…
Apply now with your CV even if it is not up to date or contact Tim at Recruitment Panda to find out more.
Because somewhere out there, a great care home is holding out for you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kidderminster, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24.50 - £25.00 per hour + Additional benefits
Posted: 2026-04-07 11:12:42
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Care Coordinator - Care at Home - Homecare
Edinburgh | c.£30,000 - £32,000 | Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Everyone's talking about the care sector being in crisis.
But not every service is struggling.
Some are quietly getting on with doing things properly.
This is one of them.
A well-regarded, privately-owned home care provider in Edinburgh is looking for a Care Coordinator to join their small team.
They're not chasing rapid growth.
They're focused on quality, reputation, and doing right by their clients and carers.
They need someone alongside them who thinks the same way.
The role
You'll take ownership of scheduling and rota coordination for a team of around 30 care staff, making sure shifts are covered and the service runs smoothly.
Alongside that, you'll be responsible for supporting the care team directly, supervisions, spot checks, appraisals, and training support.
It's a mix of office-based coordination and time out in the field, with the scheduling side taking the larger share of your week.
You won't be expected to deliver care day-to-day, but the willingness to step in when the team needs you matters here.
Who fits?
Someone calm, organised, and quietly effective.
This is a small, close-knit team and the right person will bring a steady, composed presence rather than chaos.
You'll work closely with the Registered Manager, who has invested real time and effort into building this service up and takes pride in the standard of care being delivered.
You'll need experience in a care coordination or senior care role within home care, ideally with a Level 3 qualification or above.
You'll understand the rhythm of care at home/homecare/domiciliary care.
The moving parts, the last-minute changes, and the satisfaction of a week where every carer felt supported and every client was looked after.
Why this one?
The majority of the business is private, clients are long-standing, and new referrals come through word of mouth.
That tells you everything about the reputation this provider has built locally.
There's a genuine sense of community here, both within the team and with the people they support.
On-call is shared on a rota basis, and the structure is there for this to be manageable rather than all-consuming.
Want to know more?
The full details are available after a quick conversation.
If you're a Care Coordinator looking for somewhere that values quality over quantity, get in touch.
No application forms, no hoops, just an honest chat about whether it's right for you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £32000 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2026-03-17 08:54:04
