Care Manager in Durham
Posted by Domus Recruitment
We’re working with an established, Outstanding-rated private-funded homecare service in Durham, looking for an experienced Care Manager to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a quality-focused, well-staffed service with genuine progression opportunities.
What’s on offer:
- £34,000–£42,000 + Bonuses
- 32 days annual leave + your birthday off
- Established, well-staffed service
- 100% privately funded client base
- Outstanding-rated service
- Genuine career progression
If you’re an experienced Care Manager looking for a well-run service where quality really matters, this could be the opportunity for you.
Care Manager Responsibilities:
- Help lead the day-to-day operations of the development, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care of a growing domiciliary service.
- Re-establishing relationships with Durham County Council and other local stakeholders.
- Managing and developing office and care staff, promoting stability and retention.
- Overseeing recruitment activity, particularly within a sponsorship-heavy workforce.
- Embedding strong leadership, culture and accountability across the branch.
- Identifying opportunities for business growth across private and NHS referral streams.
- Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and improving governance processes.
Care Manager Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Care Manager within domiciliary care.
- Proven experience in service turnaround, stabilisation or performance improvement.
- Private-funded client experience (desirable).
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.
- NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.
As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates, we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you. If we successfully secure them a position, we will reward you with £300 - if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered with us, and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month. So, if this position is not for you but you know someone who might be interested, why not earn a bit of cash anyway!
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