Autonomy-Driven Branch Care Manager | Lead & Grow Care

Domus Recruitment (legal entity: DOMUS RECRUITMENT LTD); Poynton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus potential up to £15,000

33 days annual leave + 2 days length‑f

Autonomy to shape the service

Career progression and long-term dev

Growth with established provider

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is working with a leading national care provider to appoint a Branch Care Manager for a domiciliary service. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, high-quality care while rebuilding relationships with local stakeholders and council partners.

You will manage staff, drive governance improvements, and oversee recruitment in a sponsorship-heavy workforce, with a focus on compliance and service growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.
• Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a domiciliary care service, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
• Re-establishing relationships with Cheshire East Council and other local stakeholders.
• Managing and developing office and care staff, promoting stability and retention.
• Overseeing recruitment activity, particularly within a sponsorship-heavy workforce.
• Embedding strong leadership, culture and accountability across the branch.
• Identifying opportunities for business growth across private and NHS referral streams.
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and improving governance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards)

Job description

Domus Recruitment is working with a leading national care provider to appoint a Branch Care Manager for a domiciliary service. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, high-quality care while rebuilding relationships with local stakeholders and council partners.

You will manage staff, drive governance improvements, and oversee recruitment in a sponsorship-heavy workforce, with a focus on compliance and service growth.