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Turnaround ManagerKara Healthcare • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Turnaround Manager

Turnaround Manager

Kara Healthcare • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Kara Healthcare a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respire care to residents living in our homes. We believe our residents deserves choice, dignity, and independence.



A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.


Our main focus is to create a friendly, safe, and warm environment for everyone in our homes. Tailored care plans and 24-hour personal support for each resident help us achieve this. We offer a wide variety of care options from short and long-term residential to person-centred nursing care.



Kara Healthcare are continuously looking to recruit talented individuals to join our caring, enthusiastic, and supportive team at Primrose House Care Home. Everyone here has a fundamental part to play in our continued success and growth. Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us



Are you an experienced dementia care leader who is passionate about making a real difference?


We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Turnaround Manager to support our Northeast services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with teams, building positive relationships, and helping services achieve their full potential.


This role is perfect for a confident and compassionate leader who has extensive experience within elderly residential dementia care and understands what it takes to support services through periods of improvement, change, and growth. You'll work alongside Registered Managers, providing practical support, coaching, and guidance to help drive quality, compliance, and exceptional resident outcomes.


We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people. A leader who can build trust quickly, communicate effectively with everyone from care teams to senior stakeholders, and bring positivity, energy, and credibility wherever they go.



Key Responsibilities



  • Provide operational leadership and support to Registered Managers across residential care services in the Northeast.


Work alongside Registered Managers to improve service quality, compliance, and operational performance.


Support services preparing for CQC inspections and implementing improvement plans following inspections.


Develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement plans, ensuring sustainable outcomes.


Strengthen governance, auditing, and quality assurance processes.


Support staffing stability through recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and team development.


Coach and mentor Registered Managers and senior teams, helping them develop confidence, capability, and accountability.


Monitor performance metrics and provide clear reports and recommendations.


Build effective relationships with CQC, commissioners, local authorities, healthcare professionals, residents, and families.


Promote a culture of continuous improvement, person-centred care, and excellence in dementia care.


Provide additional management support during periods of absence, transition, or service development.




About You


To be successful in this role, you'll bring:


Essential



  • 5+ years' leadership experience within elderly residential care.


Extensive leadership experience within dementia care services.


A deep understanding of dementia, including the various forms of dementia and best-practice approaches to supporting people living with dementia.


Mandatory experience within elderly residential care homes.


A proven track record of supporting services to improve quality, standards, compliance, and overall performance.


Experience working within services requiring focused improvement, development, and operational support.


Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, governance, and quality standards.


Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing Registered Managers and leadership teams.


Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


The ability to engage positively with people at all levels and quickly establish strong working relationships.


A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.


Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.


Ability to travel regularly throughout the Northeast.


Availability to start immediately or at very short notice.




Desirable



  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent leadership qualification).


A recognised qualification in Dementia Care or specialist dementia training.


Current or previous CQC Registered Manager status.


Experience supporting services through regulatory challenges and quality improvement journeys.


Experience successfully improving service ratings, outcomes, and operational performance.




The Person We're Looking For


Above all, we're looking for a caring, experienced leader who is passionate about dementia care and supporting others to succeed.


You'll be someone who people naturally warm to, who can work effectively with teams at every level, and who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved when needed. xwwtmva You'll bring a positive, solutions-focused approach, remain calm under pressure, and have the credibility and experience to guide services towards sustained improvement and excellence.


If you have 5+ years of leadership experience in elderly residential dementia care, a strong understanding of dementia, and a genuine passion for helping services thrive, we'd love to hear from you.


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