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Service Manager - Learning Disabilities - Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Salary: £37,259 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm standard, with minimal weekend cover as needed)

Benefits: Generous employee benefits package, fully supported professional development, supportive peer network

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Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Part-time/Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Domiciliary Care / Homecare / Adult Social Care

We are looking for an experienced, organised and values-led Location Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our CQC registered domiciliary care service based in Birkenhead, Merseyside

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident care professional who understands the realities of community care and can lead a team with compassion, structure and accountability. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that people receive safe, reliable and person-centred care in their own homes, while supporting care staff to deliver consistently high standards.

As Location Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the local branch, working closely with the Registered Manager/Nominated Individual, care coordinators, senior carers and field staff. You will help maintain compliance with CQC requirements, support service growth, build positive relationships with clients and families, and ensure that care delivery reflects our values of compassion, respect, reliability and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

You will oversee the daily operations of the domiciliary care service, ensuring care calls are planned, covered and delivered safely. You will support care planning, risk assessments, reviews and quality monitoring, making sure records are accurate, up to date and reflective of each client s needs and preferences.

You will supervise and support care staff, including carrying out spot checks, competency observations, return-to-work meetings, supervisions and performance conversations where required. You will also contribute to recruitment, onboarding, staff retention and workforce planning to ensure the service has a reliable and well-supported care team.

A key part of the role will involve building trusted relationships with clients, families, local professionals and commissioners. You will respond to concerns promptly, support complaint resolution, monitor safeguarding risks and promote a culture where quality, dignity and safety are never compromised.

You will also support business development by helping the service grow sustainably, maintaining good local knowledge and ensuring that new packages of care are assessed and implemented safely.

About You

We are looking for someone who has strong experience within domiciliary care, homecare, supported living or a closely related adult social care setting. You may already be working as a Location Manager, Care Manager, Branch Manager, Deputy Manager, Care Coordinator, Senior Coordinator or Field Care Supervisor and feel ready to take the next step.

You should have a good working knowledge of CQC expectations, safeguarding, person-centred care, medication management, care planning and risk assessment. You must be confident managing staff, communicating with families and professionals, and dealing with the operational pressures that come with running a busy care service.

You will need to be calm under pressure, practical, solution-focused and able to lead with both kindness and firmness. Strong IT, record-keeping and communication skills are essential.

Essential Requirements

1. Previous experience in domiciliary care or adult social care management/supervision
2. Good understanding of CQC regulations and quality standards
3. Experience supervising or coordinating care staff
4. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
5. Ability to manage rotas, care delivery risks and day-to-day operational issues
6. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
7. Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care
• Experience using electronic care planning or rostering systems
• Experience supporting older people, people with dementia, and physical disabilities

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a growing care provider with a genuine commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and reliable care. We value managers who understand that good care starts with good leadership, stable staffing and respectful relationships with the people we support.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact locally, shape the culture of the service and be part of a team that wants to build a high-quality domiciliary care service in Long Sutton and the surrounding areas.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your experience in domiciliary care or adult social care management.

Learning Disabilities Manager Day Centre, Horticulture, Gardens

Flintshire

This is a one-off opportunity for someone to become Day Centre Manager for a life-changing day service for adults with learning disabilities. You will have experience of working with adults with complex needs including learning disabilities and autism, and either professional experience of, or a very keen interest and knowledge of horticulture, gardening or landscaping.

You will lead, manage and further develop the day to day operations of various day services, offering your clients rewarding activities and opportunities for them to gain skills and experience in the organisation s fantastic grounds. These include garden spaces, woodland, and much more. You will be working with them on various horticulture projects including maintaining the landscaped gardens of the care homes, growing a wide range of plants and managing their recently acquired woodland area.

As a compassionate people manager, your main aims and responsibilities will be to motivate and support the team by providing clear vision and direction. You will provide encouragement to the team and ensure they have the skills and knowledge to provide the best possible levels of person-centred care to the adults they support.

In order to ensure the continued success of the service you will have the opportunity to actively engage with the local and wider community promoting your services, as well as developing the commercial aspect of the business.

This role would suit someone with a background in social care, managing services for adults with learning disabilities, or perhaps running a business or social enterprise offering day services, with experience of building effective partnerships with other organisations.

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or the willingness to work towards it) would be an advantage

Experience and knowledge of working in a gardening, landscape gardening, horticulture, woodwork, arts and crafts, cooking or similar environment is a huge advantage.

Please apply now

Home Manager Learning Disabilities & Autism Whitehaven, Cumbria AV2074

Whitehaven, Cumbria
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Full-Time Position

Are you an experienced Home Manager with a background in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism? Or are you an ambitious Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your career?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Home Manager to lead a small residential care home near Whitehaven, Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to progress into a management role within a specialist residential care setting.

The home currently supports five residents with learning disabilities and autism, providing permanent residential accommodation and personal care in a welcoming, domestic environment. With a small number of residents, the service offers the opportunity to focus on individual needs, build meaningful relationships and promote independence, dignity and choice.

The home has a Good CQC report and is in a very strong position, with the current Home Manager moving into an operational role. This creates an excellent opportunity for a new manager to take the lead at an established service with a positive foundation already in place.

The home is a CQC-registered residential care service near Whitehaven, Cumbria, specialising in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities and autism.

The service is based in a dormer bungalow set within its own grounds and is registered to accommodate up to six residents. Currently supporting five individuals, the home provides a small, homely setting where care and support can be tailored to each person's needs, preferences and aspirations.

The home provides:

• Permanent residential accommodation and personal care
• Specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism
• A small residential setting currently supporting five residents
• Individualised care and support plans
• A focus on independence, choice and personal development
• A welcoming environment within its own grounds
• A Good CQC report

The home is in a strong position, with the current Home Manager transitioning into an operational role. This provides an opportunity for the incoming manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of an established service and build on the existing foundations.

The home's approach is centred on providing individualised care that recognises every resident as a unique person.

The team aims to support residents to live fulfilling lives, make choices about their daily routines and develop their independence wherever possible. Understanding each individual's communication style, preferences, abilities and support needs is essential to delivering effective care.

As Home Manager, you will help maintain a positive and inclusive culture where residents are treated with dignity and respect and staff feel supported to deliver high standards of care.

The role requires someone who can combine compassionate leadership with a clear focus on quality, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

As Home Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall leadership and day-to-day running of the service, ensuring that residents receive high-quality care and support in line with their individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the staff team
• Ensuring the consistent delivery of person-centred care
• Promoting residents' independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
• Maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments, audits and quality assurance
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures and policies are followed
• Managing recruitment, staffing, training and rotas
• Supporting staff performance, development and retention
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable and supportive home environment
• Monitoring service quality and identifying areas for improvement
• Ensuring residents' needs and aspirations remain at the centre of the service

With the home already in a strong position, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the service, maintain established standards and continue developing the quality of care provided.

We are looking for a committed and motivated care professional who is passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.

We welcome applications from experienced Home Managers as well as Deputy Managers who are ready to progress their careers and take on their first Home Manager position.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within residential care, ideally supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Previous management or supervisory experience, or the potential to progress from a Deputy Manager role
• An NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or a willingness to work towards this qualification
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and relevant legislation
• An understanding of person-centred care and individual support planning
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• The ability to motivate, support and develop a staff team
• A commitment to promoting residents' independence, dignity and quality of life
• A proactive approach to maintaining high standards of care and compliance
• The confidence to build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals

This opportunity would suit an established Home Manager seeking a new challenge or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career. The home offers a strong foundation from which to develop your leadership skills and make a positive contribution to residents and staff.

• Negotiable salary, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to lead an established residential care home
• Consideration given to experienced Deputy Managers looking to progress
• Opportunity to work towards an NVQ Level 5 qualification where required
• A small service currently supporting five residents
• A home in a strong position, with the current Home Manager moving into an operational role
• A Good CQC report
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives
• A focus on person-centred care, independence and individual wellbeing
• An opportunity to develop professionally and progress your career

If you are an experienced Home Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a small residential service that is in a strong position and build on its existing foundations.

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Description An opportunity for an experienced manager or deputy manager to work in one Service, in one location, supported by a dedicated team, with high ratios of support hours for our clients.

Starting Salary: £36,007 per year

Who we are
Southdown is a not-for-profit provider supporting over 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities across 27 supported living services and residential c click apply for full job details

Varang Healthcare is looking for an experiened registered manager providing care in the Local Community to Elderly and Vulnerable people .

A successful candidate is responsible to manage and grow an effective and efficient home care service within the geographic region, through a team of suitable, qualified, and supported staff, to the economic benefit of our client .

Key responsibilities

• CQC Registered Manager for the branch .

• To ensure the provision of high-quality care services to vulnerable people living in their own home

• To manage and deploy teams of Care Workers who provide care and support to vulnerable adults

• To ensure consistent application of the company s policies, procedures, and approved practice and to promote the aims of our client .

• To participate in and contribute to the strategic management of our client.

• To ensure all statutory obligations are fully met

• To meet and exceed all financial/growth targets

Specific responsibilities

-To ensure supervision and appraisal policy is implemented for all staff including supervision and appraisal.

-To ensure that scheduling is carried out efficiently enabling Care Staff to spend the allocated care time with each service user.

-To ensure that Care Staff follow the agreed care and service user plans with reference to visit length, and work in a manner which meets or exceeds the CQC Fundamental Standards.

-To ensure that appropriate records are kept within the Service Users home.

-To ensure that all visits, including times are confirmed by timesheets signed by the service user and Care Worker (except for service users notified as unable to sign).

-To ensure that sufficient staff are recruited to fulfil the needs of service users.

-To liaise with all office staff to plan marketing activity and spend and make recommendations to the Operations Director.

-To ensure that the Company recruitment procedure is adhered to.

-To ensure that all care staff successfully undergoes all training required to meet the CQC Fundamental Standards, and completion of the Care Certificate prior to probation signoff.

-To ensure that all staff are capable and confident to carry out their roles by identifying development and training needs. To source and recommend training programmes to meet these needs. To participate in the provision of such training.

-To ensure that appropriate records are kept relating to recruitment, training, and supervision.

-To ensure accurate records of sickness, holiday and other absence are maintained for all staff.

-To ensure that all service users undergo suitable initial assessments including care needs assessment and health and safety risk assessments as required under the CQC Fundamental Standards.

-To ensure that appropriate records of assessments are maintained and that actions required mitigating risk are carried out.

-To be responsible for the Health and Safety of staff and service users by ensuring that any company Health and Safety policies and procedures are always applied, ensuring a safe working environment.

-To ensure that service users and their informal carers are consulted during care planning and throughout service provision.

-To ensure that service user reviews are carried out and recorded in line with the requirements of the CQC Fundamental Standards and the Local Authority.

-To ensure the effective management of complaints, compliments, and comments, including remedial action and record keeping.

-To ensure that confidentially is always maintained by all staff.

-To ensure that the requirements of the Data Protection Act (and any subsequent revisions of the Act) are met in full especially in relation to service user and Care Worker records.

-To ensure accurate and timely payroll and invoicing.

-To ensure that payments due against invoices are received promptly.

-To ensure that monies due to be recovered from Care Workers are collected in a timely manner.

-To build and maintain harmonious working relationships with Local Authority representatives.

-To attend and participate in Local Authority meetings as appropriate.

-To manage the budget for the office and operate as a profit centre.

-To be aware of Key Performance Indicators and to accurately report statistics daily/weekly/by period to the Operations Director.

-To ensure effective and timely communication within the office, with field staff, with users, purchasers, and other stakeholders.

-To ensure that Company policies and procedures relating to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice are always applied in the management and delivery of the service.

-To provide on call and care services where required to ensure the safe and efficient output of the business.

-Such other duties as appropriate to the grade and nature of the position as may be reasonably delegated by Operations Director.

This is an exciting time to join a developing care provider. The role of Registered Manager is offering £40,000 - £45,000 with an excellent benefits and achievable bonus package. Salary range is dependent on candidate experience.

If you are interested in applying for this role please click apply now .

We are recruiting a Registered Manager to join an established, quality-focused domiciliary care provider with ambitious plans for continued growth.

This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy/Care Manager ready to take the next step.

The role:

You will be responsible for the safe, effective and compliant day-to-day running of the service, ensuring customers receive high-quality, person-centred care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting the branch and care teams.
• Maintaining compliance with CQC requirements, legislation and company policies.
• Overseeing assessments, care plans, risk assessments and service reviews.
• Managing recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
• Ensuring safe staffing levels and effective rota coverage.
• Managing complaints, incidents, safeguarding and quality improvement.
• Building strong relationships with customers, families and professionals.
• Supporting the growth and development of the service.
• Participating in the on-call rota and helping maintain continuity of care when required.

About you:

You will have experience within health or social care, strong leadership skills and a good understanding of quality, compliance and person-centred care.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of managing or supervising care teams.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements and regulated care services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A relevant social care qualification, ideally Level 5 or willingness to work towards it.
• A full UK driving licence.

Previous Registered Manager experience is desirable but not essential. Strong candidates from domiciliary care, residential care or other regulated care environments will also be considered.

Why join?

You will be joining a supportive, growing organisation with a strong reputation for quality and genuine opportunities for progression.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jade at Bright Selection.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on our database for future roles, and you will receive an email notifying you of this.

Domiciliary Care Branch Manager

Location: Poynton
Salary: 42,200 per annum + Performance Bonus ( 4,200)
OTE: Up to 46,200 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

About the Role

Take the lead of an established and growing domiciliary care service in Poynton .This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care manager to join a successful national provider, offering a strong salary package, performance-related earnings, and genuine career progression opportunities.

As Branch Manager, you will have significant autonomy to lead and develop the service, drive operational performance, and shape the future growth of the branch. Supported by an experienced senior leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding care, developing high-performing teams, and achieving ambitious growth objectives.

This organisation continues to invest heavily in its services and people, creating a clear pathway into Regional Management and senior leadership roles as the business expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the domiciliary care branch.
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, and company policies.
• Lead, motivate, and develop office staff and care teams.
• Drive branch growth through effective recruitment, retention, and business development initiatives.
• Monitor service quality and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Manage branch budgets, financial performance, and operational KPIs.
• Conduct audits, spot checks, and quality assurance reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, local authorities, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management.
• Support staff through supervision, performance management, training, and development.
• Maintain exceptional standards of care and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing a domiciliary care service.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, compliance standards, and care sector legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Experience managing operational performance, service quality, and growth targets.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 42,000 per annum.
• Performance bonus of up to 4,200 per year.
• On-target earnings of up to 46,200 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing national provider.
• Clear pathway into Regional Management and senior leadership roles.
• Supportive senior leadership team with genuine autonomy at branch level.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Apply

If you are an experienced domiciliary care professional looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and ambitious provider, we would love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Our client is a franchise of a reputable and established Domiciliary Care Operator. They currently have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a Domiciliary Care Manager to join their growing and progressive team. This position is to cover the Slough/Uxbridge area.

The service aims to provide compassionate and personalised care to all its clients. As a Registered Care Manager, you ll play a crucial role in overseeing the operations of the home care service. As a Registered Care Manager, you ll champion quality care, foster professional relationships, and contribute to the well-being of both clients and staff. Your dedication will ensure that individuals and their families receive compassionate and effective support, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

Key Responsibility

To manage the delivery of care and support services across Slough and Uxbridge in line with all legislative requirements and ensure the service achieves a Good or Outstanding CQC rating.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for the role:

• Ability to multitask & focus on developing an Outstanding Service
• Experience of managing a domiciliary care setting and achieving Good or Outstanding CQC rating in previous role(s),
• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 5 or equivalent (Desirable but not Essential)
• Experience and confidence leading and managing a team, dealing with performance issues, building morale and creating an inclusive culture.
• Must be able to demonstrate IT, literacy and numeracy skills in the English language
• Must be have a valid driving license and access to a car

REGISTERED MANAGER EAST BARNET, NORTH LONDON

Our client, a fast growing national group, is seeking a full-time Registered Care Manager to join their Franchise team in East Barnet, North London.

PLEASE NOTE NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE.

Based at the North London office and covering the areas in and around East Barnet, the Registered Care Manager will also be responsible for the day to day running of the branch, providing strong management and leadership to all staff as well as growing the business alongside the owner and maintaining all CQC standards at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day-to-day operations of the business and ensuring all CQC regulations are met for safe and effective home care services to clients and

• To be responsible for client safety and commitment to safeguarding of vulnerable adults
• Provide any and all reports on the business as required
• Managing all DBS checks, Right To Work checks and regulatory compliance is done for all staff
• Ensuring the care levels provided meet the clients expectations and needs and liasing with clients continuously
• Ensuring all staff training is monitored in line with regulations
• Staff management including recruitment, staff appraisals, regular supervisory meetings and spot checks
• Maintaining accurate records and files of care workers and Clients
• To identify opportunities for growth within the business through establishing business relationships
• Ensure all CQC preparation and inspections are performed to the best standards
• Ensuring all emergency on-call issues are dealt with, such as covering calls directly in extreme circumstances or securing and allocating new staff when carers are absent or ill
• Attending external meetings and assisting the franchise owners in the growth and development of the business

Experience and Skills required :

• A candidate who possesses the knowledge to hit the ground running in the business with the Franchise Owner immediately on joining
• Experience of working as a Registered Manager in a Domiciliary Care environment
• Compassionate and caring with a supportive and empathetic nature
• Professional with excellent time management and reliability skills and also the ability to be flexible with work schedule
• Experience in risk assessments for care services and individual care and support and knowledge of confidentiality, health and safety and abuse matters and safeguarding procedures
• Excellent administrative and computer literacy skills as well as strategy and implementation skills
• Experience in staff management - recruiting, training, supporting and supervising
• Experience of CQC preparation and inspections
• Previously have maintained clear and accurate records and followed statutory reporting and procedures to CQC Standards
• Good understanding of regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and all Domiciliary Care law
• NVQ 5 Social Care Qualifications minimum

A satisfactory DBS check, full UK driving licence and own vehicle as well as the above necessary qualifications will secure this role.

Start date - immediate / as soon as possible

Salary - £42000 - £45000, dependent on experience

Pension

28 days holidays per year incl bank holidays

Hours Monday to Friday 8-4pm or 9-5pm.

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