Interim Care Manager

Domus Recruitment; Clifton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Well-staffed, quality-focused service

Potential to become permanent

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is recruiting a Care Manager for a six‑month fixed-term contract to lead a growing domiciliary care service in Manchester. This is a chance to step into an established, well‑staffed operation and make an immediate impact while potentially securing a permanent position.

The role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality care, developing staff, managing relationships with Salford Council and NHS referrals, and ensuring CQC compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.
• Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.
• 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 Salford 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Staff development

Governance

Recruitment

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards)

Job description

We're recruiting for aCare Manageron a6-month fixed-term contractto help lead an established domiciliary care service in Manchester.

A great opportunity for an experienced care professional to step into a well-staffed service, make an immediate impact and potentially secure a permanent position.

What's On Offer:

• £32,000 - £45,000
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Flexibility
• Well-staffed, quality-focused service
• Potential to become permanent

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 Salford 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.

Registered 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.
• 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.