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Contract:
Full Time
Salary:
Up to £80,000 per annum (DOE) 40% Annual Bonus
Shift Type:
Days
Contracted hours:
40
Lakelands Lodge Care Home | FleetwoodUp to £80,000 per annum (DOE) 40% Annual Bonus Private Medical Insurance Generous Holiday Allowance Pension Scheme
About the OpportunityThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to take full operational and commercial responsibility for Lakelands Lodge, a purpose-built, 80-bed residential and nursing care home located in the historic town of Fleetwood. Overlooking a picturesque boating lake and the Irish Sea, Lakelands Lodge provides a beautiful setting for both residents and staff.As Turnaround Home Manager, your mission will be to take this service to the next level - leading with integrity, clinical governance, and a commitment to excellence. This is your chance to be part of a fast-paced, highly successful, and expanding private care group, where exceptional leadership is recognised and rewarded.Why This Role MattersLakelands Lodge currently holds a ‘Good’ CQC rating, but in our professional view, there are areas that require immediate and decisive clinical oversight to sustain and improve this grading. This is where you come in.We’re seeking a Nurse-qualified, governance-led leader with a proven track record of turning around underperforming care homes. You’ll bring the insight, energy, and people skills needed to drive continuous improvement, elevate care standards, and embed a culture of safety, compassion, and high performance.
What You’ll Bring
- NMC Registered Nurse – This is essential.
- Demonstrable success in turning around struggling elderly care services.
- Strong operational acumen with experience managing large private care homes.
- Expertise in compliance, governance, and clinical oversight.
- Confidence in multi-agency collaboration and liaising with commissioners.
- Proven ability to drive occupancy, manage fee performance, and deliver excellent resident outcomes.
- A values-led leadership style, with emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust and motivate teams.
Current Performance Snapshot
- Occupancy: 88%
- Agency Usage: Low reliance
- CQC Rating: Good (requiring stronger clinical leadership to maintain and improve)
Why Join Care Concern Group?“This role is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing care organisation. We seek to recruit the very best home managers and then empower and support them to be brilliant leaders. We believe in nurturing a positive culture where our colleagues are valued, recognised, and supported to overcome challenges.”— Divisional Director, Care Concern GroupCare Concern Group is on a journey of ambitious growth and we’re only just getting started.
- 129 homes and growing, with 37 homes acquired and 17 brand-new services commissioned in the last 12 months alone.
- A family-run care provider with a deep commitment to quality, innovation, and the people behind the care.
- Clear pathways for career development and progression across all levels of leadership.
Our ValuesTrust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | InclusivityIf you live these values and have what it takes to lead Lakelands Lodge into its next chapter; we want to hear from you.Ready to make a difference in a role where your leadership will truly matter?Apply today and join one of the UK’s most dynamic care providers at a pivotal moment in our growth story.
