Turnaround Home Manager

Management - Lakelands Lodge Care Home

Contract:Full TimeSalary:Up to £80,000 per annum (DOE)

Annual Bonus Shift Type:DaysContracted hours:40Turnaround Home ManagerLakelands Lodge Care Home | FleetwoodUp to £80,000 per annum (DOE)

Annual Bonus

Generous Holiday Allowance

Pension SchemeAbout 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 SnapshotOccupancy: 88%Agency Usage: Low relianceCQC 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 Group Care 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.