Care Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Registered Care Service Manager
Location: Charing, Ashford - Kent
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Full-time

Are you an experienced and passionate care professional ready to take on a leadership role? We are recruiting on behalf of a respected provider of specialist care services for a Registered Care Service Manager to lead one of their residential services for adults in the Charing area of Ashford, Kent.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference, working within a person-centred and supportive environment that values its staff and promotes continuous development.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the service to ensure high-quality care is delivered
• Provide regular supervision and support to staff in line with organisational policies
• Participate in resident assessments and transitions, ensuring compatibility and personalised support planning
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory standards, including CQC and Health & Safety requirements
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the personal development of service users
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure appropriate measures are in place
• Liaise professionally with external agencies and stakeholders
• Support recruitment, induction, and development of staff
• Monitor budgets and maintain accurate administrative records
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a care management or supervisory role within adult social care
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and regulatory standards
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
• A person-centred approach and commitment to high standards of care
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

• Competitive salary (£30,000 - £32,000 per annum)
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible additional holiday purchase scheme
• Company-funded DBS
• Free training and development, including qualifications in Social Care
• Access to a wide range of free online courses
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual staff awards and recognition schemes
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Access to staff grants through the Care Foundation

This position is offered through a recruitment partner, and full client details will be provided upon invitation to interview.

If you are ready to step into a rewarding leadership role and contribute to a meaningful care environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to start your next chapter in care management.

INDHC