Job summary
Senior Adults Direct Care Lead (Registered Manager)Adult Provider Services
Location: Tynedale House, BlythContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £50,269 £54,495 (dependant on experience)Working Pattern: Flexible hours, including out of hours cover
Lead an Outstanding Service. Shape Lives. Inspire Excellence.
Were seeking an exceptional and forwardthinking 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 highperforming, compassionate service and take it from strength to strength. Youll provide strategic and inspirational leadership, championing personcentred care while creating a positive, empowering environment for both residents and staff.
If youre 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 roleAs Registered Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the quality, safety and effectiveness of the service. Youll 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.
Main duties of the job
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, valuesled leadership, motivating and supporting staff to achieve excellence
- Ensure highquality 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, personcentred 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 highquality inhouse 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 youll 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 solutionfocused approach
About us
Northumberland County Councils (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 websitehere.
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)
Details
Date posted
15 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50,269 to £54,494.99 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0022-26-0016
Job locations
Tynedale House Residential Home
Tynedale Drive
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 4LH
Employer details
Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
Tynedale House Residential Home
Tynedale Drive
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 4LH
Employer's website
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