Care Manager

Domus Recruitment (legal entity: DOMUS RECRUITMENT LTD); North East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Extra leave (32 days + birthday off)

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is helping an established private-funded homecare service in Durham find an experienced Care Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure high-quality care delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in service turnaround, and familiarity with CQC regulations; NVQ Level 5 or higher is preferred and a driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.
• Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.
• Private-funded client experience (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the day-to-day operations of the development, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care of a growing domiciliary service.
• Re-establishing relationships with Durham County Council and other local stakeholders.
• Managing and developing office and care staff, promoting stability and retention.
• Overseeing recruitment activity, particularly within a sponsorship-heavy workforce.
• Embedding strong leadership, culture and accountability across the branch.
• Identifying opportunities for business growth across private and NHS referral streams.
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and improving governance processes.

Job description

Ready for your next step in care?

We're working with an established, Outstanding-rated private-funded homecare service in Durham, looking for an experienced Care Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a quality-focused, well-staffed service with genuine progression opportunities.

What's on offer:

• £34,000-£42,000 + Bonuses
• 32 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Established, well-staffed service
• 100% privately funded client base
• Outstanding-rated service
• Genuine career progression

If you're an experienced Care Manager looking for a well-run service where quality really matters, this could be the opportunity for you.

Care Manager Responsibilities:

• Help lead the day-to-day operations of the development, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care of a growing domiciliary service.
• Re-establishing relationships with Durham County Council and other local stakeholders.
• Managing and developing office and care staff, promoting stability and retention.
• Overseeing recruitment activity, particularly within a sponsorship-heavy workforce.
• Embedding strong leadership, culture and accountability across the branch.
• Identifying opportunities for business growth across private and NHS referral streams.
• Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and improving governance processes.

Care Manager Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.
• Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.
• Private-funded client experience (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.