Registered Care Manager - New Branch Opening! - Driving License Required

Helping Hands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashford is seeking an experienced Registered Care Manager to launch a new branch. This role involves recruiting a team, ensuring compliance, and building strong community relationships. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in management and a passion for person-centred care. This position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and significant career growth potential.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per year

25 days' holiday (rising to 27 with service)

Clear path to career progression

Support from senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a regulated sector.
• Experience with CQC standards is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build the branch from scratch by recruiting and developing a team.
• Ensure compliance and hold CQC registration.
• Create strong relationships with customers and local partners.

Skills

Management experience

Understanding of compliance

People management

Person-centred care

Education

Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

We're launching a brand-new Helping Hands branch in Ashford, and we're searching for a people-focused Registered Care Manager to take the reins. This is your chance to shape the future of care in your community - starting with a blank canvas and making it your own.

Responsibilities

• Build the branch from scratch - recruit, develop, and inspire your own team of care professionals
• Hold CQC registration and ensure compliance from day one
• Create strong relationships with customers, families, and local partners
• Drive growth in care hours and establish a trusted local reputation
• Take full ownership of commercial performance, quality, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a regulated sector (care, healthcare, education, housing, or similar)
• Experience with CQC standards is desirable, but we're happy to support the right candidate to develop this knowledge
• Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A passion for person-centred care and a values-driven approach
• We welcome applications from candidates with leadership experience in any regulated industry - if you understand compliance, quality, and people management, we want to hear from you!

Benefits & Other Positives

• Up to £45,000 per year
• A rare opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new branch
• Full autonomy to build your own team, culture, and reputation
• Permanent, stable leadership role with huge growth potential
• Constant support from our senior leadership and national network
• Clear path to career progression as we continue to expand
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 27 with service)
• Blue Light Card, Employee Assistance Programme, and recognition rewards