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Quality Support Manager (Dementia Specialist) – Dementia Care Are you passionate about dementia care and driving quality in care homes? We are looking for a Quality Support Manager to support and coach home teams, improve care standards, and help achieve Good or Outstanding CQC ratings. What You’ll Do Support homes in delivering outstanding dementia care. Conduct audits, observations, and staff development sessions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement action plans. Coach and guide teams on best practices and quality standards. Liaise with regulatory bodies and provide detailed reporting. Who We’re Looking For Experience in dementia care in health or social care settings. Strong knowledge of quality management, regulations, and dementia principles. Excellent communication, coaching, and auditing skills. IT proficient with care management systems (e.g., E Mar, Person-Centred Software). Organised, proactive, and able to travel regionally. Make a difference in dementia care. Apply today jennah@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07893947 845 and help us deliver exceptional care experiences for residents.
View jobQuality Support Manager (Nurse Qualified) £55,000–£57,000 + Regional Travel Chesterfield, Huddersfield & Sheffield If you’re a nurse-qualified quality leader who knows what “Good” really looks like and how to achieve it, this regional role offers the autonomy to influence standards across multiple homes while working closely with an experienced Quality & Clinical Director. This isn’t a desk-based governance post. You’ll be visible in homes, supporting Managers to strengthen compliance, embed best practice, and move services towards Good and Outstanding CQC ratings. The focus is improvement through collaboration — not inspection for the sake of it. Package & Benefits £55,000–£57,000 salary Regional role across Chesterfield, Huddersfield and Sheffield Reporting to Quality & Clinical Director Opportunity to influence quality strategy at divisional level About the Company You’ll be joining an established care provider with a portfolio of nursing homes across the region. The organisation is focused on strengthening its quality and governance framework, with clear expectations around compliance, audit, and continuous improvement. This role plays a key part in supporting Home Managers to deliver safe, effective and well-led services. Key Responsibilities Support and coach Home Managers to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding CQC ratings Conduct audits, observations of practice and follow-up action planning Monitor compliance with CQC, Local Authority and internal governance standards Analyse performance data and provide monthly reports to senior leadership Lead quality improvement initiatives and embed continuous improvement culture Support responses to inspections, complaints and safeguarding matters Provide practical “find and fix” support where services require targeted intervention Contribute to policy development, training strategy and governance programmes Travel extensively across the region, with occasional on-call support About You Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN Experience in a managerial or supervisory role within care homes Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards Confident auditing, action planning and root cause analysis skills Able to influence, coach and challenge constructively Comfortable analysing data and producing governance reports Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel This role will suit an experienced Deputy Manager, Home Manager or existing Quality/Clinical Lead who understands the realities of running a nursing home and can balance support with accountability. If you’re looking for a regional quality role where you can genuinely influence standards rather than just report on them, get in touch for a confidential discussion on 078983947845 or email jennah@leadersincare.co.uk
View jobHead of Operations North West | £60,000 – £65,000 If you’re an experienced operational leader within complex care, this is an opportunity to shape and scale a provider with clear, ambitious growth plans across the North West. You’ll have the autonomy to influence strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable expansion into new areas without losing sight of quality and compliance. This role would suit a commercially aware clinical leader ideally an RGN who understands both the regulatory landscape and the realities of delivering safe, person-centred complex care in the community. The Role As Head of Operations, you’ll take full oversight of service performance across a growing portfolio. You’ll balance operational excellence with business development, ensuring growth is structured, compliant, and built on strong clinical foundations. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to identify new opportunities, strengthen local authority and ICB relationships, and embed consistent standards across services. Package & Benefits £60,000 – £65,000 salary Senior leadership position within a growing provider Genuine opportunity to shape growth strategy Fast-paced environment with scope to develop your own team About the Company This is an established complex care provider in the North West with ambitious expansion plans for the year ahead. They deliver nurse-led and specialist packages to individuals with complex clinical needs in the community. Growth is planned and strategic, with a focus on entering new geographical areas while maintaining strong governance and CQC compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide operational oversight across complex care services Lead and develop Registered Managers and clinical teams Drive business development and support tender opportunities Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and stakeholders Ensure CQC compliance, quality assurance, and clinical governance standards Support expansion into new regions across the North West About You Ideally a Registered Nurse (RGN) with complex care experience Proven senior operational leadership within community complex care Strong understanding of CQC-regulated services Commercially aware with experience in business development Confident leading through growth and organisational change If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely influence growth, quality, and long-term direction, please reach out today on 07893947845 or send your cv to jennah@leadersincare.co.uk
View jobRegistered Manager Manchester £51,000 per annum If you’re an experienced care leader looking for full operational responsibility within a well-established adult care service, this Registered Manager role offers autonomy, accountability and the opportunity to shape standards at senior level. You’ll hold CQC registration and lead a structured, on-site service delivering person-centred nursing and support. Nurse qualification is desirable but not essential. What’s critical is your ability to lead confidently in a regulated environment, develop strong teams, and maintain consistently high standards of care and compliance. As part of the senior management team, you’ll also deputise for the General Manager and contribute to wider service leadership. Package & Benefits £51,000 per annum Senior leadership position within a respected charitable organisation Clear operational autonomy with senior-level support Opportunity to influence service development and quality standards About the Company This is a well-established charity-led adult care provider with a strong local reputation. The service delivers integrated nursing and support within a structured residential setting, focused on personalised care, dignity and long-term wellbeing. Quality, regulatory compliance and partnership working sit at the centre of its approach. Key Responsibilities Act as the CQC Registered Manager for the service Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to nursing and support teams Ensure individual care and support plans are regularly reviewed and outcome-focused Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and medication standards Oversee rota management and workforce planning to maintain safe staffing and skill mix Lead audits, investigations and service improvement activity Manage budgets and ensure effective deployment of resources Work collaboratively with families, professionals and commissioners Provide senior leadership support, including deputising for the General Manager About You Experienced Registered Manager or senior Deputy within a CQC-regulated adult care service Strong working knowledge of safeguarding, medication management and regulatory frameworks Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing performance Nurse qualified (desirable, not essential) Committed to delivering consistently high standards of person-centred care If you’re ready to take ownership of a stable, established service and lead with professionalism and clarity, apply for a confidential discussion.
View jobCalling all social workers in the North West! Tired of being thrown into a contract with little or no support? Is it you bringing jobs to your agency with nothing in return? Here at Leaders in Care we work differently to any other agency, and we endeavour to support and supplement our social workers in contracts wherever possible! Across the Northwest, Leaders in Care have access to several roles in several different authorities, where you can take advantage of our exclusive rates and loyalty bonus. Leaders in Care won’t submit your CV and forget about you, we have one to one conversations with decision makers to ensure the role is just a good fit for you as you are for them – meaning flexibility is negotiated off the bat with 6 months contracts offered, condensed working weeks available or even part time hours and job shares available to work around your needs! Dedicated, experienced Consultant Access to the best Jobs and working patterns Continued supported in Contracts If you are a social worker based in the Northwest there is no better time to get in touch and connect with us, we’re keen to reach out to as many social workers in the area as possible to share what we can do for you in your next role and the support we offer therein! If you would like to know more, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 0161 249 8195 If the role is not for you, but perhaps a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering market leading referral fee of £500 per placement - all you have to do is reach out! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England
View jobSenior Safeguarding Nurse - MASH / Children’s Social Care Front Door Location: Grimsby (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days on site) Rate: £45 - £50 per hour Contract: 6 months (Agency) Hours: 0.8 WTE - 4 days per week Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Senior Safeguarding Nurse (MASH) to join a high-performing Integrated Care Board, working within the Children’s Social Care Front Door. This role sits at the heart of a multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH), where you will provide the health perspective within statutory safeguarding decision-making, working alongside social care, police, education and partner agencies. This is a fast-paced, decision-making environment requiring strong safeguarding expertise, the ability to interpret complex information, and confidence to contribute to real-time safeguarding outcomes for children aged 0-18. Why This Role Stands Out Immediate start with fast-track onboarding Work within a well-established multi-agency safeguarding hub Key role influencing front door safeguarding decisions Opportunity to work alongside social care, police and health professionals Hybrid working with minimum 2 days on site The Role As the Senior Safeguarding Nurse (MASH), you will act as the health safeguarding lead within the Children’s Social Care Front Door, ensuring health information is effectively gathered, analysed and used to support safeguarding decisions. You will be responsible for: Acting as the health representative within MASH, contributing to statutory safeguarding decision making Analysing and interpreting safeguarding information from health professionals, schools, police and partner agencies Gathering and collating health information from multiple providers to inform safeguarding assessments Providing specialist safeguarding advice across multi-agency discussions and strategy meetings Supporting referral outcomes and ensuring children are appropriately safeguarded at the earliest stage Contributing to safeguarding reports, case discussions and multi-agency meetings Supporting quality assurance, service improvement and safeguarding processes Advising professionals on safeguarding policies, procedures and best practice What We’re Looking For We are looking for a Senior Safeguarding Nurse with strong experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working. You will have: Registered clinician status (NMC or relevant professional body) Significant experience in safeguarding children within a multi-agency environment Strong understanding of Children’s Social Care referral pathways and MASH processes Experience interpreting complex safeguarding information and influencing outcomes Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Experience contributing to safeguarding assessments, reports and strategy discussions Key Skills & Experience Safeguarding Children | MASH | Children’s Social Care | Front Door | Multi-Agency Working ICB | Local Authority | Police | Health Safeguarding | Risk Assessment Strategy Meetings | Referral Pathways | Early Help | Clinical Governance Safeguarding Reports | Case Discussions | Information Analysis Next Steps If you are interested in applying for this Senior Safeguarding Nurse - MASH / Children’s Social Care Front Door position, please click apply or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on 07533 113393, quoting the reference number below. An informal, confidential conversation is welcomed. Reference: LICEA Senior Safeguarding Nurse - MASH / Children’s Social Care Front Door Location: Grimsby (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days on site) Rate: £45 - £50 per hour Contract: 6 months (Agency) Hours: 0.8 WTE - 4 days per week Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Senior Safeguarding Nurse (MASH) to join a high-performing Integrated Care Board, working within the Children’s Social Care Front Door. This role sits at the heart of a multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH), where you will provide the health perspective within statutory safeguarding decision-making, working alongside social care, police, education and partner agencies. This is a fast-paced, decision-making environment requiring strong safeguarding expertise, the ability to interpret complex information, and confidence to contribute to real-time safeguarding outcomes for children aged 0-18. Why This Role Stands Out Immediate start with fast-track onboarding Work within a well-established multi-agency safeguarding hub Key role influencing front door safeguarding decisions Opportunity to work alongside social care, police and health professionals Hybrid working with minimum 2 days on site The Role As the Senior Safeguarding Nurse (MASH), you will act as the health safeguarding lead within the Children’s Social Care Front Door, ensuring health information is effectively gathered, analysed and used to support safeguarding decisions. You will be responsible for: Acting as the health representative within MASH, contributing to statutory safeguarding decision making Analysing and interpreting safeguarding information from health professionals, schools, police and partner agencies Gathering and collating health information from multiple providers to inform safeguarding assessments Providing specialist safeguarding advice across multi-agency discussions and strategy meetings Supporting referral outcomes and ensuring children are appropriately safeguarded at the earliest stage Contributing to safeguarding reports, case discussions and multi-agency meetings Supporting quality assurance, service improvement and safeguarding processes Advising professionals on safeguarding policies, procedures and best practice What We’re Looking For We are looking for a Senior Safeguarding Nurse with strong experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working. You will have: Registered clinician status (NMC or relevant professional body) Significant experience in safeguarding children within a multi-agency environment Strong understanding of Children’s Social Care referral pathways and MASH processes Experience interpreting complex safeguarding information and influencing outcomes Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Experience contributing to safeguarding assessments, reports and strategy discussions Key Skills & Experience Safeguarding Children | MASH | Children’s Social Care | Front Door | Multi-Agency Working ICB | Local Authority | Police | Health Safeguarding | Risk Assessment Strategy Meetings | Referral Pathways | Early Help | Clinical Governance Safeguarding Reports | Case Discussions | Information Analysis Next Steps If you are interested in applying for this Senior Safeguarding Nurse - MASH / Children’s Social Care Front Door position, please click apply or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on 07533 113393, quoting the reference number below. An informal, confidential conversation is welcomed. Reference: LICEA
View jobLooking for a theatre role with a better work-life balance and the chance to learn specialist skills? We’re recruiting for a Scrub Nurse or ODP to join a leading independent provider of NHS cataract surgery covering the Dorchester area. This is a great opportunity to develop within ophthalmic surgery, working in a supportive theatre team with clear training and progression opportunities. The Role Scrubbing for ophthalmic procedures Supporting consultants during surgery Preparing theatre equipment and clinical areas Assisting with patient admission and discharge Maintaining safe clinical practice and documentation You’ll work 37.5 hours per week across 4 days (7:30am–5:30pm) within a local Dorchester site cluster. What’s on offer? Salary up to £44,000 per annum DOE 4 day working week Bonus schemes paid twice per year - up to 10% of annual salary Specialist ophthalmic training Clear progression opportunities Requirements Registered Nurse (RGN) or ODP with valid registration (NMC or HCPC) Previous theatre / scrub experience If this sounds like the next step in your theatre career, apply now or contact Dale at Leaders in Care on 020 3314 7746 today.
View jobHybrid Working | Stable Leadership Team | Supportive Safeguarding Culture | Meaningful Impact Making a genuine difference in safeguarding practice can be easier when the environment supports you. This Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to focus on quality work within a stable service where experienced managers provide consistent oversight. If you are a Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker seeking flexibility and a manageable caseload, this role offers the structure and support to do your best work. Working as a Social Worker in this safeguarding team means joining a council that values stability and collaborative practice. The service has maintained low management turnover, creating a consistent and supportive environment for professionals delivering frontline safeguarding work. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Hybrid working model. • High hourly rate. • Stable leadership team with low management turnover. About the Company This local authority safeguarding service is known for its stable leadership and supportive team culture. The service prioritises effective safeguarding practice, manageable workloads, and a collaborative environment where experienced professionals can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload involving children and families requiring statutory intervention. • Complete assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions in line with legislation. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to protect vulnerable children. • Maintain accurate case recording and participate in safeguarding reviews and meetings. If you are an experienced Social Worker exploring safeguarding roles or considering a move as a Safeguarding Social Worker, we would welcome a conversation even if your CV is not fully up to date. Contact Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 497 807for more information or a confidential discussion.
View jobChild Protection Social Worker Stable Caseload | Low manager turnover | £37 per hour | 5* Google reviews For the child protection social workers who are due for a change of scenery and want to start on a clean slate, this opportunity may be the one for you. Whether you have experience in child protection, looked after children, or referral and assessment. A local authority in the East Midlands are looking for good quality workers to help them in the Child Protection Team, with a pay rate of £37 per hour. You will be holding a steady caseload of up to 22 cases, and this will be reduced greatly after your first month due to an influx of new starters that are due to start this next week. What’s also great about the role is the training that can be provided for agency staff, as the council are keen for you to further develop your skills to implement into everyday practice. Management in the local authority have been there longer than the furniture, which I find to be a very appealing aspect for social workers who are looking at longevity when choosing their next role. They have a clear vison and its refreshing to see how they want to work with the Social Workers to overturn the challenges that most councils are facing in the current climate. Leaders in Care can offer exclusive rates along with a service that has received 600+ 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738 196 375).
View jobAccommodation support | Hybrid working | Team socials | 5* Google reviews Experience a change of scenery for the summer. A local authority in the north of Scotland are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their upbeat service in their Children & Families team. Benefits of the role: Exclusive rates: £46 per hour Accommodation support Hybrid model Team socials You will be joining a social bunch who take pride in the work they put in, while taking time away from their desk for socials. Our exclusive loyalty bonus means we can pay above the standard rates for this selected council, with additional accommodation support if your planning to live away. Hybrid working will be considered of course, with managers wanting office working in the first instance to integrate the social worker into the team. After speaking with senior managers, its clear that everyone in the council shares the same goal with the same positive, its so refreshing to see! Leaders in Care have also received 500+ 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738196375)
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