At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exceptional care across branches, supporting teams and ensuring outstanding customer experiences.
- Company: Helping Hands, a purpose-driven team focused on kindness and community care.
- Benefits: Earn up to £80,000, enjoy bonuses, 25 days leave, and discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse workplace that values inclusion and offers genuine career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-site leadership within the care sector and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Extraordinary Care.
Extraordinary Culture.
Extraordinary Careers.
Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today.
We’re a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes and communities they love.
Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where your work truly matters, and you can grow a career that counts.
As an Area Care Manager , you’ll play a key role in leading exceptional care across your region.
Supporting the Head of Operations, you’ll guide around 10 branches and a local Live-in Care service, ensuring teams feel supported, operations run smoothly, and customers receive the extraordinary care we’re known for.
Salary: Earn up to £80,000 | Up to £60,000 base | £5,000 Car allowance + up to £15,000 bonus potential What you’ll do Lead with warmth and clarity, building strong relationships and championing our Helping Hands values.
Coach and develop your Branch Care Managers, aligning quality and growth to drive success.
Oversee performance across your branches and Live-in services – monitoring, reporting and driving improvements with confidence.
Make sure customer experience stays exceptional, raising service standards and strengthening retention.
Audit and maintain full compliance across your area, acting quickly and collaboratively where improvements are needed.
Provide regular updates to the Head of Operations, sharing progress, insights and opportunities for growth.
What you’ll bring Multi-site leadership experience within the care sector.
Strong understanding of CQC/CIW regulations and quality frameworks.
The ability to influence, support change and manage large, diverse teams.
Clear communication skills and the confidence to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
Why Helping Hands Genuine career growth and development pathways.
Up to £15,000 annual bonus 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 26 after two years).
Blue Light Card discounts.
Employee assistance programme.
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
A workplace that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.
Everyone is welcome.
At Helping Hands we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive community where everyone belongs.
All applications are considered fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.
Area Care Manager in Kent employer: Helping Hands Home Care
Helping Hands Home Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the home care sector. With competitive salaries, including offers up to £65,000, and a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to thrive in their roles while driving significant change within the organisation. Located in England, the company fosters a people-centric environment where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of operational success.
