We are recruiting an Area Care Manager for a highly reputable national provider, specialising exclusively in private live-in and home care. You will oversee 8 established services across the South and London regions, supporting Registered Managers to deliver outstanding care, compliance, and commercial performance.
This is a hybrid role, with time spent out in services 2–3 days per week alongside home-based working.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide visible leadership and operational oversight across 8 services
Support and manage Registered Managers through performance, development, and succession planning
Drive excellent customer and carer experience across private home and live-in care services
Ensure high standards of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management across the area
Oversee quality performance, audits, inspections, and improvement plans
Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational, people, and out-of-hours issues
Lead service performance, growth, and profitability in line with business plans
Work closely with central support teams including quality, finance, recruitment, and operationsRequirements:
Proven experience managing multiple care services within a regulated care environment
Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and best practice
Confident leader with experience managing senior care managers
Strong commercial and financial understanding across multi-site operations
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience resolving escalated complaints and employee relations matters
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (desirable)What’s on Offer:
Salary £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
£5,000 car allowance
Bonus potential up to £12,000
33 days annual leave
Hybrid working model
Private care services only (home care and live-in care)
Opportunity to lead a high-performing, well-supported regional portfolio
Strong central support across quality, finance, recruitment, and operationsThis is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a premium private care service with clear financial rewards linked directly to growth and performance.
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact James Paton at Domus Recruitment.
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