Care Manager – Lewisham

NFP PEOPLE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in London seeks an experienced Care Manager to provide strong leadership and manage supported living services. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality care tailored to individual needs. Candidates should have experience in social care management, strong leadership skills, and a good understanding of CQC regulations. Competitive salary of £30,679.56 per annum plus additional bonuses. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

27 days leave rising to 28 after 3 years’ service

Employee assistance programme

Eyecare scheme

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience 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 services meet regulatory standards and deliver excellent support.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with individuals we support and their families.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and respect across services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Budget management

CQC knowledge

Job description

Care Manager – Lewisham

We are working with an exciting organisation that is 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.

Job Title: Care Manager
Location: Lewisham, London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,679.56 per annum, plus the attendance bonus which is paid at £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 of the Care Manager include:

• 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. #INDSCP

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