Job Information
Senior Adults Direct Care Lead (Registered Manager) - Adult Provider Services
Location: Tynedale House, Blyth
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,269 – £54,495 (dependant on experience)
Working Pattern: Flexible hours, including out‑of‑hours cover
Lead an Outstanding Service. Shape Lives. Inspire Excellence.
We’re seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking leader to join Northumberland County Council as Senior Adults Direct Care Lead (Registered Manager) at Tynedale House, a residential care home proudly rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead an already high‑performing, compassionate service and take it from strength to strength. You’ll provide strategic and inspirational leadership, championing person‑centred care while creating a positive, empowering environment for both residents and staff.
If you’re passionate about quality, innovation and making a real difference in adult social care, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy.
About the role
As Registered Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the quality, safety and effectiveness of the service. You’ll ensure full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled, dedicated workforce delivering exceptional outcomes for people who use our services.
Key responsibilities
- Act as Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with CQC requirements and Fundamental Standards
- Develop and deliver service objectives aligned to corporate priorities and agreed budgets
- Provide visible, values‑led leadership, motivating and supporting staff to achieve excellence
- Ensure high‑quality care planning, actively promoting service user involvement and choice
- Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for service users, families and visitors
- Identify, manage and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
- Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to deliver seamless, person‑centred care
- Oversee medication management and ensure compliance with clinical and service protocols
- Manage budgets, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and staff development
- Deliver and support high‑quality in‑house training aligned with National Minimum Standards
- Represent the service at professional forums and contribute to wider service development initiatives
- Ensure effective service delivery outside core office hours and during emergencies
What you’ll bring
- A relevant nursing qualification (RNLD) with previous post registration experience
- Relevant management qualification e.g. Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care
- Strong working knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and inspection frameworks
- Recent and relevant experience in a senior management role within adult social care
- A flexible, resilient and solution‑focused approach
- Strong leadership presence with integrity, professionalism and sound ethical judgement
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire, influence and drive positive change
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
