Branch Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Support teams

Professional development

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Solaria Group is recruiting a Branch Manager to lead its domiciliary care branch in Widnes. You will oversee operations, develop staff, manage budgets and ensure safe, high-quality care for service users in the community.

The role requires leadership experience in health and social care, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to growth and compliance with CQC standards. Salary is competitive with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care or health and social care environment.
• Leadership, care coordination or operational management experience.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure high-quality domiciliary care delivery.
• Lead and develop a team of Care Coordinators, Supervisors and care professionals.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet service requirements.
• Monitor care quality and ensure compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards.
• Manage branch performance, budgets and operational targets.
• Support business growth and expand community care services.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and commissioners.

Skills

Team Leadership

Care Coordination

Budget Management

CQC Compliance

People Management

Education

NVQ Level 5 Leadership

Tools

Care Management Software

Job description

Branch Manager | Domiciliary Care

Widnes | £36,628 per annum | 1,500 Care Hours per Week

Solaria Group is working in partnership with an established national healthcare provider to recruit a Branch Manager to oversee its domiciliary care services in Widnes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care manager or ambitious healthcare professional looking to take the next step into a leadership position within a supportive, well-established organisation.

Our client is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within the community, with a strong focus on developing its people, maintaining excellent care standards and growing its services.

The Role

As Branch Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, performance and development of a domiciliary care branch, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care.

• Overseeing daily branch operations and ensuring the effective delivery of domiciliary care services.
• Leading, supporting and developing a team of Care Coordinators, Field Care Supervisors and care professionals.
• Ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained to meet service requirements.
• Monitoring care quality and maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and safeguarding standards.
• Managing branch performance, budgets and operational targets.
• Supporting business growth and identifying opportunities to develop care services within the community.
• Maintaining positive relationships with service users, families, commissioners and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensuring accurate documentation, effective processes and consistently high standards across the branch.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within domiciliary care or a similar health and social care environment.
• Experience in team leadership, care coordination or operational management.
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of budgets and operational performance.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
• A proactive, confident and professional approach to managing and developing care services.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Deputy Managers and Care Coordinators who have a strong understanding of domiciliary care and are ready to progress into a management position.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £36,628 per annum.
• The opportunity to manage and develop an established domiciliary care branch.
• Leadership and career progression opportunities.
• Access to experienced operational support teams and established management systems.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to build and lead a high-performing care team.
• A rewarding leadership position where you can make a meaningful difference to the delivery of community care.

Solaria Group

People. Partnership. Possibilities