Care Manager

JR United Kingdom; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Market Harborough is seeking a Care Manager to coordinate care rotas and manage a team of support workers. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least 2 years of experience in service management. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth in the care industry.

Benefits

Training funding for Health & Social Care NVQs

Wellbeing support including a Mental Health First Aider

24/7 management support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a similar service management role.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care rotas and manage staffing cover.
• Lead, support and mentor a team of support workers.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Oversee care assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Manage performance through structured supervisions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Care Manager Join a Warm, Supportive, and Ambitious Care Team

Why Join New Horizons Care?

• We pay for your training including funding for Health & Social Care NVQs
• Clear development pathways with regular supervision, appraisals, and the opportunity to grow into senior roles
• Employee awards recognising and celebrating the hard work you do
• Wellbeing support including a Mental Health First Aider onsite
• On-call clinical guidance from our in-house Registered Nurse
• 24/7 management support you're never alone
• Free enhanced DBS
• A friendly, close-knit and professionally run team environment where your voice is heard, and your contribution matters

About Us

AtNew Horizons Care, we are proud to be a values-led organisation delivering high-quality specialist home care, supported living, and community-based services across Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire. We support adults and children with complex needs, including neurological conditions, autism, mental health challenges, spinal injuries, and learning disabilities, enabling them to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives.

Our ethos is built around compassion, professionalism, and genuine connection. If you are seeking a role in a service that is growing with integrity, where leadership is approachable and teamwork is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking ahardworking and reliable Care Managerwho is passionate about care and committed to excellence in service delivery.

You will:

• Coordinate care rotas and manage staffing cover
• Lead, support and mentor a team of support workers
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, supporting the Registered Manager
• Oversee care assessments, customer relationships, and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to new business development including tenders and client onboarding
• Manage performance through structured supervisions and appraisals
• Participate in our out-of-hours emergency rota (1 in every 7 weeks)

What Were Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or above is preferred.
  If not yet obtained, we will support you to complete it within your first 3 months.
• At least2 years experiencein a similar service management role
• Full UK driving licenceand willingness to travel to clients in the community
• Excellent organisation, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• A reliable, proactive, and team-oriented approach

Next Steps

If youre ready to be part of a people-first care service where your growth is our priority, click below to apply today.

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