Area Care Manager: Lead Multi-Branch Home Care & Bonus

Helping Hands Homecare; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £15,000 bonus

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Helping Hands Homecare in Maidstone is seeking an Area Care Manager to lead care operations across multiple branches and a Live-in service. You will support the Head of Operations, guide branch managers, ensure high-quality, compliant care, and maintain excellent customer experience.

The role offers a competitive package: £55,000–£60,000 base, up to £80,500 total with a £5,500 car allowance and up to £15,000 bonus, plus 25 days leave and diverse benefits.

Qualifications

• Multi-site leadership experience in care sector.
• Strong understanding of CQC/CIW regulations and quality frameworks.
• Ability to influence, support change and manage large, diverse teams.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead with warmth and clarity, building strong relationships and championing our Helping Hands values.
• Coach and develop Branch Care Managers, aligning quality and growth to drive success.
• Oversee performance across branches and Live-in services – monitoring, reporting and improving with confidence.
• Ensure exceptional customer experience, raise service standards and strengthen retention.
• Audit and maintain full compliance across your area, acting quickly and collaboratively where improvements are needed.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Operations, sharing progress and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Helping Hands Homecare in Maidstone is seeking an Area Care Manager to lead care operations across multiple branches and a Live-in service. You will support the Head of Operations, guide branch managers, ensure high-quality, compliant care, and maintain excellent customer experience.

The role offers a competitive package: £55,000–£60,000 base, up to £80,500 total with a £5,500 car allowance and up to £15,000 bonus, plus 25 days leave and diverse benefits.