Area Manager

Olive Recruit; Topsham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple branches providing care services across the South West of England. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring outstanding care delivery, maintaining compliance standards, and managing performance across sites. Candidates must have multi-site management experience in healthcare and a strong understanding of CQC compliance. The position offers a salary of £55,000–£60,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employee recognition rewards

Ongoing training and development

Commission-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare management preferred.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple branches delivering care services.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
• Support recruitment and development of staff.
• Manage growth and risk across multiple sites.

Skills

Multi-site management experience within healthcare

Understanding of CQC compliance

Managing performance and growth

Leadership and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Area Manager – Remote, with regular travel across Somerset and Cornwall (Clevedon, Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Topsham, Torquay, Truro, Weston-super-Mare).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per year + £5,000 car allowance + bonus up to £12,000

Hours: 40 per week (08:30–17:30, flexibility required)

Job Scope

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Manager to oversee multiple branches delivering visiting and live-in care services across the South West. The Area Manager will provide leadership to Branch Care Managers and their teams, ensuring outstanding care, compliance, and operational performance.

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for managing growth and risk across your area, maintaining CQC standards, and supporting the recruitment, induction, and development of staff. The role requires a strong focus on performance management while creating a positive and value-driven culture.

This is a field-based position, requiring regular travel to each branch (minimum twice per month). The Area Manager role offers autonomy, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the region.

What do you need?

• Multi-site management experience within healthcare (domiciliary care preferred, but open to NHS or other regulated care sectors).
• Strong understanding of CQC compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in managing performance, growth, and risk across multiple sites.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel frequently.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Blue Light Card, EAP, and employee recognition reward
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Employee recognition and wellbeing support
• Full support from a Regional Manager, Quality Team, and peer network
• Commission-based bonuses

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values – Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation – guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other compliance checks required.