Care Manager

Care Manager Guildford £35,000 – £40,000 DOE Full-Time | Permanent Lead a Service That Truly Changes Lives Are you an experienced Care Manager ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a passionate, driven, and people-focused Care Manager to oversee and grow a high-quality domiciliary care service in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding care standards while developing and inspiring a successful care team. If you are motivated by making a genuine difference, building strong teams, and driving service excellence — we want to hear from you. The Opportunity As Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the service, ensuring exceptional standards of care delivery, compliance, staff development, and business performance. You will lead from the front, supporting care teams, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring vulnerable adults receive compassionate, person-centred support in their own homes. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily running of a high-quality domiciliary care service. Lead, motivate, and support care and office teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and fundamental standards. Manage care planning, assessments, reviews, and risk management. Drive recruitment, retention, training, and staff development. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals. Ensure efficient rota management and service delivery. Monitor KPIs, performance targets, and business growth objectives. Handle complaints, safeguarding concerns, and quality assurance processes professionally and effectively. Promote a positive culture focused on dignity, respect, and outstanding person-centred care. What We’re Looking For We are looking for a confident and experienced care professional with strong operational and leadership experience within the health & social care sector. Essential Skills & Experience: Previous experience as a Care Manager, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, or similar senior leadership role within domiciliary care Strong understanding of CQC standards and compliance Excellent leadership and team management skills Experience managing care staff performance, recruitment, and development Ability to manage service growth and operational performance Strong communication and relationship-building abilities Passionate about delivering high-quality care services Desirable: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards) Experience managing budgets and achieving growth targets Full UK driving licence Why Apply? Competitive salary package. Opportunity to lead and shape a growing service. Supportive senior leadership team. Career progression opportunities. Rewarding role with genuine impact. Positive and collaborative working culture. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are an ambitious and compassionate care professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in Guildford, apply today. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking care provider where your leadership, expertise, and passion for quality care will truly make a difference. 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. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP