Registered Care Manager Bearsted, Kent £35,000 - £42,000 per annum An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Registered Care Manager to lead a well-established domiciliary care service in Kent. This role is ideally suited to a motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and developing a dedicated care team. You will play a pivotal role in driving service excellence, maintaining compliance, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for service users and their families. We are seeking an ambitious professional with strong leadership capability, excellent operational knowledge, and a genuine commitment to improving lives through compassionate care delivery. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day management of the service in line with CQC regulations and legislation Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing care team Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care at all times Maintain and improve compliance standards, policies, and quality assurance processes Manage care planning, risk assessments, and service reviews Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and staff retention initiatives Monitor service performance, occupancy/growth targets, and operational KPIs Promote a positive, compassionate, and inclusive culture across the service Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are always prioritised and effectively managed Requirements Previous experience as a Registered Care Manager or Deputy Manager within domiciliary care Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks Proven leadership and team management experience Excellent communication and organisational skills Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work 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 Flexible working approach Pension contribution scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Employee wellbeing support Recognition and reward initiatives Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the local community If you are an experienced care professional seeking a rewarding leadership opportunity where compassion, quality, and people truly matter, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your care management career. 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
