CARE MANAGER
We are recruiting a Registered Manager to lead a large award-winning family-run domiciliary care service, based in Huddersfield and operating throughout Kirklees. The service currently delivers over 2500 care hours per week with significant new contract growth. This is an exciting hands-on operational role for a driven manager who can maintain compliance, lead & motivate a strong workforce and grow our private customer base.
About this role
The Role
• Take full operational responsibility for the domiciliary care service
• Ensure CQC compliance, safeguarding, audits, and quality standards are met
• Lead and support a large office team including Care Coordinators and Field Care Supervisors
• Drive private customer growth alongside expanding local authority contracts
• Oversee the management of care planning, documentation, and service performance
• Manage a workforce of approximately 130 care assistants
Requirements
• At least 2 years’ proven track record as a Registered Care Manager
• Strong CQC compliance knowledge and inspection experience
• Commercially minded with an appetite for growing private packages
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Ability to drive improvement and achieve agreed growth targets
• Full UK driving licence
Benefits
• Performance related bonuses
• 28 days paid holiday
• Pension scheme
• Mentorship and ongoing training and business support
• Company laptop and phone
• Free parking
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience in an operational management role within domiciliary or home care services
- Capability or experience to act as a Registered Care Manager
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and maintaining compliance in care settings
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a care workforce
Desired criteria
- Experience overseeing large-scale care operations delivering high weekly care hours
- Track record of driving business development and expanding a private customer base
- Knowledge of the local care sector and community in Huddersfield and Kirklees
- Experience overseeing large-scale care operations delivering high weekly care hours
- Track record of driving business development and expanding a private customer base
- Knowledge of the local care sector and community in Huddersfield and Kirklees
Care Manager in Huddersfield employer: Caremark
Caremark Winchester and Eastleigh is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With nearly 16 years of experience, we offer flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement, including NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our open-door policy and various benefits, making us a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in their community.
