Interim Manager

New Way Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Way Recruitment is seeking an experienced Home Manager to lead a rehabilitation centre in Surbiton on an interim basis. You will provide stability, direction and drive high standards of care across the service.

The ideal candidate will have senior care leadership experience, strong operational and people-management skills, and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving. You do not need to be an RGN or RMN for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a care or healthcare service.
• Strong team leadership and development skills.
• Excellent communication with residents families and staff.
• Understanding of quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive and solution-focused with hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day service operations.
• Provide clear, visible leadership to management and care teams.
• Maintain high standards of care and service delivery.
• Lead, motivate and support the wider team to achieve goals.
• Oversee staffing, rotas, performance, and workforce planning.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and records are up-to-date.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Healthcare management qualification

Job description

Surbiton, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/17/2026

New Way Recruitment is delighted to be working with a specialist rehabilitation centre in the Surbiton area , who are looking for an experienced and confident Home Manager to join the service on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care or healthcare leader who can step into a senior management position immediately , provide stability and leadership, and ensure the service continues to deliver high standards of care.

We are looking for someone who is confident managing a service, leading a team and taking ownership of day-to-day operations. You do not need to be an RGN or RMN for this position — we are open to experienced Home Managers from a strong care or healthcare management background.

The Role

As Interim Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, providing strong leadership to the team and ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service.
  
• Providing strong, visible leadership to the management and care teams.
  
• Ensuring consistently high standards of care and service delivery.
  
• Leading, motivating and supporting the wider team.
  
• Managing staffing, rotas, performance and workforce requirements.
  
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are maintained to a high standard.
  
• Overseeing safeguarding, medication, health and safety and quality processes.
  
• Monitoring compliance and ensuring regulatory standards are maintained.
  
• Working closely with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Managing incidents, complaints and safeguarding matters appropriately.
  
• Supporting audits, inspections and continuous improvement activity.
  
• Identifying areas for improvement and putting effective action plans in place.
  
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, staff and external professionals.
  
• Providing stability and direction during the interim period.
  
• Taking a hands-on and proactive approach to resolving operational challenges.
  

About You

We are looking for an experienced Home Manager or senior care/healthcare manager who is confident taking responsibility for a service and can make an immediate impact.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Home Manager, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Operations Manager or similar senior position .
  
• Strong experience managing a care, healthcare, rehabilitation or similar service.
  
• Proven experience leading and managing teams.
  
• A good understanding of care quality, compliance and regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong operational and people-management skills.
  
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach.
  
• The ability to quickly understand a service and identify priorities.
  
• Experience working in a regulated care or healthcare environment.
  

You do not need to be an RGN or RMN. We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Home Managers and senior care professionals who have the leadership and operational experience required to successfully manage the service.

At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care . Guided by our ethos of \"Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose\" , we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity.

Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care.