Care Manager

Care Manager West Sussex | £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Are you an experienced care leader passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care? We are seeking a compassionate and commercially aware Care Manager to lead and develop a high-quality domiciliary care service across West Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior professional who thrives on building strong teams, maintaining outstanding standards, and making a genuine difference to people’s lives. This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager, Care Manager, Branch Manager or Senior Operations professional looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in care. The Role Lead the day-to-day management of a busy care service Drive compliance, quality assurance, and CQC standards Inspire, mentor, and develop care and office teams Build strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals Support safe service growth while maintaining exceptional care delivery Oversee recruitment, retention, and staff performance Ensure person-centred care plans are delivered to the highest standard Manage safeguarding, risk assessments, and regulatory responsibilities Monitor KPIs, service performance, and operational efficiency Promote a positive, compassionate, and professional culture throughout the service What We’re Looking For Previous experience within a senior management role in health & social care Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance Proven leadership and team development skills Commercial awareness with the ability to support service growth Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Passionate about delivering outstanding care outcomes Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (or working towards) Full UK driving licence preferred Benefits Competitive salary package Supportive senior leadership team Ongoing professional development and funded training Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Employee wellbeing support Recognition and reward programmes Flexible and supportive working environment Opportunity to lead a high-performing, values-led care service Our Promise: 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