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Employment type
Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary
up to £40,000 per annum dependent upon experience
Benefits
Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career
24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
On Call support 24 hours a day
Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships
Contractual sick leave allowance
Access to our Health Cash Plan
Free onsite parking at many of our sites
Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Peripatetic Manager

Avalon Group is a local social care charity led by our purpose everything we do is to help people to live fulfilling lives, however they choose. Our managers play a vital role in making this happen. We are looking for a Peripatetic Manager to join our team and help us to deliver outstanding support, across multiple localities in Yorkshire and the North East.

This is a dynamic leadership role for someone who thrives on variety, champions quality and inspires teams to achieve their best.

The role

As a Peripatetic Manager, you’ll bring visible and adaptable leadership wherever it’s needed most. From supporting new teams to embedding strong foundations and guiding teams through change, all while keeping people at the heart of everything.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing leadership cover, including acting as CQC Registered Manager where required
  • Supporting, coaching and mentoring operational teams, role modelling high standards and embedding person-centred approaches
  • Driving quality standards, leading development plans and ensuring compliance with CQC regulations
  • Maintaining staffing levels and resources effectively
  • Building strong relationships with regulators, commissioners, families and local communities

No two days will be the same, but every day your impact will make a lasting difference.

About you

We are looking for a strong, adaptable leader who:

  • Shares our values and passion for delivering outstanding support
  • Brings proven operational leadership within health and social care
  • Can build, motivate and develop teams through times of challenge, change and continuous improvement
  • Understands CQC requirements and quality assurance
  • Brings a proactive and resilient approach with the flexibility to travel across multiple locations

What you need…

  • Demonstrable management experience in social care and in managing a team.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • To be a car driver with use of a vehicle for business purposes.
  • To be able to work flexibly and participate in the out of hours on call service.

What you will receive…
As an Avalon employee you will receive exclusive discounts on gym memberships and high street retailers, Health Cash Plan, access to a 24/7 employee helpline, and award winning specialist training programmes allowing you to further develop your skills and knowledge. Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

Interested? Click below to complete our quick application form!

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Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 7 April 2026

We strive to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

 

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