Area Manager

Domus Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable national provider in the social care sector is seeking an Area Care Manager to oversee 8 established services across the South and London regions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing multiple care services within a regulated environment and a strong understanding of CQC regulations. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 – £65,000, a £5,000 car allowance, and bonus potential. You will lead operations, driving high standards of compliance and care quality while supporting Registered Managers effectively.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Bonus potential up to £12,000

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple care services within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and best practice.
• Confident leader with experience managing senior care managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight across 8 services.
• Support and manage Registered Managers.
• Drive excellent customer and carer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Commercial understanding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an Area Care Manager for a highly reputable national provider, specialising exclusively in private live‑in and home care. You will oversee 8 established services across the South and London regions, supporting Registered Managers to deliver outstanding care, compliance, and commercial performance.

This is a hybrid role, with time spent out in services 2–3 days per week alongside home‑based working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and operational oversight across 8 services
• Support and manage Registered Managers through performance, development, and succession planning
• Drive excellent customer and carer experience across private home and live‑in care services
• Ensure high standards of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management across the area
• Oversee quality performance, audits, inspections, and improvement plans
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational, people, and out‑of‑hours issues
• Lead service performance, growth, and profitability in line with business plans
• Work closely with central support teams including quality, finance, recruitment, and operations

Requirements

• Proven experience managing multiple care services within a regulated care environment
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and best practice
• Confident leader with experience managing senior care managers
• Strong commercial and financial understanding across multi‑site operations
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Experience resolving escalated complaints and employee relations matters
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Salary £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
• £5,000 car allowance
• Bonus potential up to £12,000
• 33 days annual leave
• Hybrid working model
• Private care services only (home care and live‑in care)
• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing, well‑supported regional portfolio
• Strong central support across quality, finance, recruitment, and operations

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact James Paton at Domus Recruitment.

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Job Information

• Job Title: Area Manager
• Company: Domus Recruitment
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 23rd 2026
• Sector: Social Care
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time