Northumberland County Council

Registered Manager

The closing date is 28 April 2026

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification.

This is a Northumberland County Council vacancy, to make an application please head to the NCC careers page on the link below -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2849

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification.

This is a Northumberland County Council vacancy, to make an application please head to the NCC careers page on the link below -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2849

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant nursing qualification (RNLD) with previous post registration experience
  • Relevant management qualification e.g. Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Desirable

  • This is a Northumberland County Council vacancy, to make an application please head to the NCC careers page on the link below - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2849

Experience

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant nursing qualification (RNLD) with previous post registration experience
  • Relevant management qualification e.g. Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Desirable

  • This is a Northumberland County Council vacancy, to make an application please head to the NCC careers page on the link below - https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2849

Experience

Essential

  • 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Tynedale House Residential Home

Tynedale Drive

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 4LH


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Tynedale House Residential Home

Tynedale Drive

Blyth

Northumberland

NE24 4LH


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Sophie Atkin

sophie.atkin@northumberland.gov.uk

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


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