Care Manager

Olive Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Care Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care within domiciliary and supported living services. This role requires managing care operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a positive team culture. Join a workplace that values integrity, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, while offering structured pathways to grow within your career.

Benefits

Attractive and competitive salary package

Paid sick leave

Company-contributed pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Positive team-oriented work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in care management or a supervisory position is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations and best practices is required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care operations ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Supervise and guide care staff while managing rotas and support plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for incidents and complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Care Planning

Risk Assessment

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Scope:

We are recruiting for our client a motivated and capable Care Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across domiciliary and supported living services. The Care Manager will oversee daily care operations, ensuring all services meet regulatory standards and are delivered with compassion, professionalism, and consistency.

The Care Manager will be responsible for supervising and guiding care staff, managing rotas, reviewing support plans, and conducting care assessments. They will act as the first point of contact for incidents, complaints, and safeguarding matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Working closely with families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities, the Care Manager will play a key role in developing bespoke care packages and improving service delivery through regular audits and feedback. This role offers a structured pathway to becoming a Registered Manager, with full support and training provided.

Do you have?

• NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards it)
• Proven experience in care management or a supervisory position
• In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations and best practices
• Skilled in care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication abilities
• Passion for delivering person-centred care and driving service improvement
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits:

• Attractive and competitive salary package
• Paid sick leave
• Company-contributed pension scheme
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Positive, supportive, and team-oriented work culture

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 barring service & other compliance checks required.