Home Care Manager | Domiciliary Care Service | Worthing, West Sussex
Location: Worthing
Salary: £37,876 – £46,658 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Contract: Full-time
On-Call: Shared rota basis
Requirement: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Home Care Manager to lead a well-established and growing domiciliary care service in Worthing, supporting older people and individuals within the community to maintain independence at home.
This role offers clear progression into the Registered Manager position within 6 months, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Manager ready to formalise CQC registration or an existing Registered Manager seeking a new challenge.
The organisation has demonstrated strong growth and has ambitious expansion plans, including the development of live-in and enhanced overnight provision. This appointment is pivotal to strengthening operational leadership, governance, and compliance as the service continues to evolve.
The service operates extended daily hours with shared on-call responsibility. Importantly:
No 15-minute calls
Minimum one-hour morning calls
Block pay model (paid from start to end of shift)
Electronic care planning and rostering via Nourish
The structure includes care coordinators, field supervisors, recruitment support, and compliance oversight — providing a strong operational foundation.
As Home Care Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, driving quality, compliance, performance, and sustainable growth.
Role Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop the domiciliary care team
Manage supervision, appraisals and staff induction
Ensure the service meets all contractual and regulatory requirements
Oversee quality monitoring audits including health & safety and medication
Take responsibility for service improvement planning and achieving minimum ‘Good’ CQC rating
Manage safeguarding referrals and submit CQC notifications where required
Oversee rotas, staffing levels and emergency cover
Maintain accurate and compliant electronic care records
Monitor budgets, income and expenditure
Compile operational reports for senior leadership
Contribute to performance reporting and outcome measurement
Act as a positive role model and ambassador
Progress into Registered Manager with CQC within 6 months
Requirements
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards)
Proven management experience within domiciliary care
Strong understanding of the CQC regulatory framework
Experience managing rotas and covering staff absence
Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS
Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
IT literate (MS Office and electronic rostering systems)
Ability to travel within the Worthing and Adur area
Ability to provide direct care in emergency situations
Desirable:
Budget management experience
Train the Trainer qualification
Experience working within the voluntary/charity sector
Experience developing commercial care services
Benefits
£37,876 – £46,658 per annum (DOE)
5 weeks annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Annual wellness day
Shared on-call responsibility
Structured progression into Registered Manager
Supportive senior leadership team
Modern town centre office environment
Opportunity to lead a service in a significant growth phase
Interview Process
Stage 1: Informal phone discussion
Stage 2: Formal interview
Location
This role is based in Worthing, West Sussex and is easily commutable from:
Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Littlehampton, Angmering, Brighton, Hove, and surrounding areas.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 of Vouchers for each successful candidate recommended by you.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced domiciliary care leader passionate about delivering high-quality community care — and ready to progress into Registered Manager status — we would love to hear from you.
Contact: Joshua Drewry – 02392 313043
Email: [email protected]
