At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support care homes across Southwest England, ensuring high-quality care.
- Company: Join Sanctuary Care, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to exceptional care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Nurse qualified with management experience in nursing homes and a valid NMC PIN.
The predicted salary is between 72843 - 72843 £ per year.
Covering Southwest England
Salary: £72,843.30 per annum with Car allowance £9,800.73 per annum
40 hours per week
Working in care has changed - change with it. We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Peripatetic Home Manager to our friendly team in the Southwest England. Flexibility will be needed to cover Cornwall, Worcestershire and West Midlands when required. With sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.
We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Your role
- You’ll never be doing it alone. Our central recruitment, finance, sales, and marketing teams are here to take the pressure off, so you can focus on what matters most: championing exceptional care.
- Provide supportive leadership across homes that need interim management.
- Ensure personalised, high-quality care in line with individual plans.
- Maintain safe, compliant and well‑run environments across each home.
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, colleagues and local communities.
- Support homes to achieve strong performance, stability and continuity of care.
- Management and clinical experience gained across at least two nursing homes.
- Strong operational understanding and a calm, people focused approach.
- Confidence in leading teams through change and supporting different homes.
- Valid NMC PIN – Nurse Qualified.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across regions when needed.
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a pension matched up to 7%, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
- Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short‑term counselling.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme.
- Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities.
- Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks.
- Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.
Before you apply
We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
Peripatetic Home Manager in Bridgwater employer: Sanctuary Group
Sanctuary Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive and inclusive culture across Southwest England. With a strong commitment to professional development, including company-funded training and flexible working options, you will thrive in a role that truly makes a difference in the lives of residents. Join an award-winning team recognised for outstanding care and training, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
