Care Manager – Live-In Care
Location: Eastbourne (Home-based)
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum + mileage allowance (45p per mile)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
We are recruiting a Care Manager to oversee a portfolio of 18–20 clients across London, Surrey, or Kent. This is a home-based role with regular travel required to visit clients and care teams. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional from a live-in care or domiciliary care background to step into a supportive management role with autonomy and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of 18–20 clients, ensuring safe, person-centred care delivery.
Supervise and support carers, carrying out quality checks and care plan reviews.
Maintain compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding requirements.
Work independently, managing your own diary effectively.
Build strong relationships with clients, families, and care teams.
Support service development with a focus on dementia and elderly care (with some clients who have learning disabilities or physical disabilities).
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience in care delivery, with a strong understanding of what “outstanding care” looks like.
Background in live-in care or domiciliary care.
Deputy Managers in domiciliary care who are ready to step up will also be considered.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider supportive team.
A driver with flexibility to travel across London, Surrey, or Kent.
Experience with dementia and elderly care preferred, though other care backgrounds are welcome.
What’s on Offer:
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000pa (depending on experience).
Mileage allowance: 45p per mile.
Home-based working with excellent support from senior management.
Training and development opportunities to build your career in care management.
Interview Process:
Stage 1: Online interview via Teams.
Stage 2: Face-to-face interview at head office with senior managers.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for the Live-in Care Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Robbie Peto direct on 0161 938 1181. Alternatively, please email [email protected]
