Care Manager

Domus Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading domiciliary care provider in Blackburn is seeking a motivated Care Manager or Senior Coordinator to enhance service delivery. This role involves supporting the Registered Manager, leading care staff, and ensuring compliance with care standards. If you have a passion for excellent care and a strong operational background, this is an exciting opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

Additional pay for on-call duties

Enhanced rates for weekends

Supportive team environment

Referral bonus of £300

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care, coordination, or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of rota systems and care planning.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of a domiciliary care service.
• Lead and supervise care staff ensuring effective service delivery.
• Assist with compliance duties like audits and service reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Level 5 in Health & Social Care (preferred)

Job description

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Are you an experienced and motivated Care Manager or Senior Coordinator ready to step into a supportive leadership role? This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established domiciliary care provider in Blackburn, working closely alongside the Registered Manager to help deliver and grow a high-performing service currently delivering 1,600 hours per week.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage staff and service operations effectively, and has a strong understanding of compliance and working with the local authority. If you’re confident, organised, and passionate about excellent care, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations of a domiciliary care service
• Provide leadership and guidance to care staff and coordinators, ensuring efficient rota planning and staff supervision
• Assist with compliance duties, including audits, spot checks, and service reviews
• Contribute to maintaining and developing care packages through collaboration with local authorities and commissioners
• Carry out care assessments, reviews, and implement person-centred care plans
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in every 6 weeks), with paid on-call cover and enhanced weekend rates
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred care across the service

Requirements:
• Experience in a senior care, coordination, or supervisory role within domiciliary care
• Strong understanding of rota systems, care planning, and service delivery standards
• Familiarity with local authority frameworks and the operational requirements of CQC compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards it)

Benefits:
• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Additional pay for on-call duties and enhanced rates for weekends
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunity to support branch growth and career progression

If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership role in care, apply now or contact Jacey Noon at Domus Recruitment for more information.

We also offer a £300 referral bonus if you recommend someone not already registered with us and we secure them a role for a minimum of one month.