Care Manager

Choice Support; England; On-site; GBP 27,611 - 33,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave, rising to 28 after 3 years

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount platform

Job summary

A national charitable Community Benefit Society is seeking a Care Manager to provide leadership and support to staff teams in Lewisham, London. The role involves ensuring high-quality care, managing compliance with regulatory standards, and overseeing two supported living services. Candidates should have experience in social care management and a strong understanding of CQC legislation, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff teams within social care.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of budget management.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management to staff teams.
• Ensure services meet regulatory standards.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with clients and professionals.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Support continuous improvement through supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of CQC legislation

Job description

Care Manager

Location: Lewisham, London

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,679.56 per annum, plus attendance bonus (£150 quarterly, £600 per year)

Hours: 39 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Manager to provide strong leadership and support to staff teams within our Lewisham services. You will play a key role in embedding our new model of support, ensuring that we deliver high-quality, person-centred care that meets the individual needs and aspirations of the people we support.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering flexible and personalised support, managing two supported living services, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards and housing‑related regulations. This role also requires sound knowledge of budget management and effective time management. Please note that the successful candidate would be appointed to the Job title of Project Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing effective leadership and management to staff teams.
• Ensuring that all services meet regulatory standards and deliver excellent support.
• Managing budgets and resources efficiently.
• Building strong relationships with people we support, families, and key professionals.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, respect, and empowerment across all services.
• Supporting continuous improvement through reflective practice and supervision.

About You

You will be a confident and capable leader with experience in managing staff teams within social care. You will possess excellent communication and IT skills and demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure.

You will also be tactful, sensitive and diplomatic when liaising with the people we support, their families and other professionals. A strong understanding of CQC legislation and housing‑related support is essential.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charitable Community Benefit Society (CBS) formed in 1984, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs across England. They employ around 2,800 staff who support approximately 1,500 people to live the lives they choose.

They are proud to be Disability Confident, offering a guaranteed interview to all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship or take over a certificate of sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• 27 days leave rising to 28 after 3 years’ service
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount platform