Care Locality Manager

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locality Care Manager to oversee services in Kent and East Sussex. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, person-centred care while managing staff and budgets effectively. Ideal for experienced managers dedicated to improving service delivery and team performance. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth and a generous salary.

Benefits

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing care services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards.
• Track record of effective team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams of Service Managers.
• Ensure compliance with CQC/CIW regulations.
• Manage budgets and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Person-centred care approach

Education

Relevant management qualification

Job description

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Kent. We are recruiting for experienced and forward‑thinking Locality Care Manager. This is a full‑time permanent position with a well‑established care company. The role is interesting, varied and offers a scope for progression.

Care Locality Manager – East Sussex & Kent

Salary: £61,000.00 plus car allowance £4,800.00

Travel: Regular travel across allocated services

Our client is a person‑centred care company providing high‑quality support to adults across the UK. They are looking to appoint a dynamic and forward‑thinking Locality Manager to join the Adult Services Division, overseeing a portfolio of Residential Services that support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs across Kent and East Sussex.

Reporting to the Performance Director, this role provides operational and commercial leadership across a defined geographical area. You will lead, support and develop a team of Service Managers to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care, compliance with regulatory standards and efficient service delivery within agreed budgets.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Quality – Leading with Integrity and Accountability

• Work collaboratively with service users, families and teams to co‑produce care approaches that reflect their cultural heritage, individual goals and independence.
• Champion a person‑centred and strengths‑based approach that enables individuals to live independently and achieve meaningful outcomes while valuing diversity of thought and backgrounds.
• Ensure all services are fully compliant with CQC/CIW regulations, striving for ‘Good’ or Outstanding ratings across the locality.
• Lead internal audits, safeguarding responses, incident investigations and the implementation of improvement plans.
• Lead the implementation of organisational changes within the locality, ensuring that changes are effectively managed and teams receive the support needed to adapt.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs, embedding a culture of reflective practice and continuous learning.
• To nurture the involvement of people supported at all levels within the organisation.
• Actively participate in meetings and committees to represent the interests of the service and its users.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met and that all services have a clear plan for improvement and sustainability, escalating concerns as required.

People – Inspiring Teams & Growing Talent

• Provide visible, supportive leadership to Service Managers and frontline teams, ensuring a skilled, compassionate and resilient workforce.
• Conduct regular performance reviews to monitor staff performance, provide constructive feedback and recognise achievements. Implement development plans that support both professional growth and operational needs.
• Organise regular management meetings with your team, prepare agendas and approve minutes.
• Build a strong culture of trust, development and recognition that reflects the values of Positive, Empowering and Person‑Centred.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, supervision and development of staff across the region.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, safety and professional growth.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in their role and are proficient in supporting complex behaviours, mental health needs and positive behavioural support (PBS) strategies.
• Deploy robust performance and capability management interventions, with the support of HR, to ensure that concerns are dealt with promptly and decisively.
• Where appropriate, take part in any grievance or disciplinary action in line with Policy & Procedures.
• Promote wellbeing, engagement and retention through recognition, career progression and open communication.

Commercials – Delivering Sustainable Services

• Manage locality budgets, controlling spend while maintaining high standards of care and support. Where anomalies and variances arise, ensure remedial action is taken in a timely fashion.
• Drive service occupancy and ensure commissioned hours are delivered efficiently and compliantly; working in partnership with the Referrals Team.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with commissioners, local authorities, ICBs and other stakeholders, sharing insights wider within the company.
• Contribute to regional business development, including tender responses.
• Lead on the mobilisation of new services and ensure existing services are operating at full capacity and in line with contractual expectations.
• Create solutions to future‑proof current and existing services, either by way of re‑modelling, re‑configuring or repurposing the current portfolio.
• Report monthly on financial and operational performance in line with agreed priorities, identifying risks and opportunities in service delivery.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations in pursuit of promoting your locality both internally and externally to the organisation.

Rewards & Benefits

• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Career progression within the company
• Opportunity to apply for family and friends grants

If you are interested please apply directly or call Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.