Regional Head of Operations / Operations Manager

Northeast England (Newcastle and South Northumberland) | Salary: up to £65,000–70,000 | Permanent | Start: ASAP

Pivotal People Care is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing independent care group operating across elderly residential care, learning disabilities, and supported living. The organisation is expanding its Northeast presence and is looking to appoint a senior operations leader to manage a small group of care homes across Newcastle and South Northumberland.

Head of Operations / Operations Manager

Birmingham / Midlands | Salary: up to £65,000–70,000 | Permanent | Start: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Head of Operations or Operations Manager to take senior leadership responsibility for the Midlands portfolio. The primary focus of this role is supported living and learning disabilities services, with some exposure to elderly residential care. You will be a credible, operationally strong leader with a solid understanding of the commissioning environment and the experience to manage a diverse range of services.

This is a broad and varied role offering genuine strategic influence within a business that is growing with purpose.

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Glasgow
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist multidisciplinary service in Glasgow, supporting adults with acquired brain injury and complex needs.

This 12-month contract offers up to £59,000 for 35 hours per week and would suit an experienced clinician with strong dysphagia skills and a background in neurological rehabilitation.

Pivotal People is recruiting for a Home Care Manager to join a highly regarded, award-winning charity in the Rotherham area that has twice achieved a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rating.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £36,000 – £41,000 and involves leading the delivery and regulatory compliance of both domiciliary care services and a specialised Day Centre.

We are seeking a dynamic, values-led leader with a clean driving licence who can effectively manage budgets, motivate a dedicated team, and maintain strong relationships with commissioning partners and families.

As the Home Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in sustaining the organisation's mission through high-quality, person-centred care while benefiting from a package that includes enhanced annual leave and ongoing professional development

Service Manager (BN21, Eastbourne) I’m looking for a steady, hands-on leader to take the keys to a brand-new, single-occupancy home in Eastbourne. This is a "ground-up" role with a family-run provider—no corporate red tape, high staffing ratios (3:1), and a primarily supernumerary focus so you actually have time to lead.

If you’ve got a solid background in complex autism/PDA and want to build a team and a culture from day one, let’s have a proper chat.

Call me (Mike) on 01903 963805 or click the link below for the full details.

Key facts: Full-time, permanent | Supernumerary leadership | Structured induction & CPD | Values-led employer

Residential Care Home Manager - Worthing BN11, West Sussex

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (Negotiable) + Performance Bonus.
• Location: Worthing, West Sussex (BN11).
• Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours (Monday – Friday).
• Setting: Boutique, small-scale residential home (Seaside location).
• Employer: Established, family-owned Sussex care group (5 local sites).
• Culture: Values-driven (Living Wage Employer) with a focus on work-life balance and peer support.
• Key Requirement: CQC Registered Manager experience and Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent).
• Sponsorship: Not available; candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Leadership Opportunity: Registered Manager at "Outstanding" Care Provider

An inspirational Registered Manager is required to lead a domiciliary care provider and an on-site Day Centre for an established, "Outstanding"-rated charity in the Rotherham area.

This pivotal role involves delegated responsibility for leadership, CQC regulatory compliance, and service development to ensure all care remains safe, effective, and person-centred.

Candidates must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Adult Care, have at least 3 years' experience as a Registered Manager in domiciliary care, and hold a clean driving licence.

The role offers a salary of £36,000–£41,000 for a 37-hour week, with a generous holiday entitlement, a health plan, and pension contributions.

Deputy Manager (RGN) – Nursing Home

Location: near Reigate, RH2, Surrey – set in beautiful countryside
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours; mainly Mon–Fri with occasional clinical cover/on-call)
Recruiter: Pivotal People, on behalf of our client

We’re recruiting a clinically strong Deputy Manager for a well-regarded 36-bed nursing home set in beautiful countryside near Reigate.

You’ll lead day-to-day operations, drive clinical governance and CQC compliance, mentor the team, and stay visible on the floor.