Care Manager – Lewisham

Nightingale Hammerson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity organization is seeking a Care Manager to lead their Lewisham services, providing strong support to staff and ensuring high-quality, person-centered care. The role involves managing budgets, regulatory compliance, and fostering positive relationships with people supported and their families. Ideal candidates will have social care leadership experience and a strong understanding of CQC legislation. This position offers 39 hours per week and a competitive salary of £30,679.56 per annum plus bonuses.

Benefits

27 days leave increasing to 28 after 3 years

Employee assistance programme

Eyecare scheme

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff teams within social care.
• Strong understanding of CQC legislation and housing-related support.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Care Manager – Lewisham – We are working with an organisation seeking an experienced Care Manager to join their team in Lewisham, London. You will be responsible for providing strong leadership and support to the team.

You will be working for a national charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. They put people at the centre of everything they do, ensuring the support provided truly meets their needs.

Role details

Job Title: Care Manager

Location: Lewisham, London

Contract: Permanent

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

Hours: 39 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 16 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.

Our Benefits

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

You may have experience in areas such as: Project Leader, Service Manager, Team Leader, Supported Living Manager, Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Social Care Manager, Learning Disability Services, Mental Health Support Services.

Note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.