Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care (New Service Launch)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + up to 10% profit share
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Type: Permanent | Hybrid working
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to join a brand-new domiciliary care service launching in Surrey. This is a unique chance to be part of something from the ground up - shaping the service, culture, and long-term growth of a high-quality home care business focused on elderly companionship, regulated care, and non-regulated support.
You’ll work directly alongside the business owner during the first six months, gaining in-depth understanding of operations, compliance, and business development. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to play a genuine part in building a successful and reputable care brand.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the setup and registration of a new domiciliary care service with CQC.
Recruit, train, and manage a team of carers, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
Develop relationships with local authorities and private clients, aiming for a balanced portfolio of both.
Oversee care delivery, ensuring person-centred and outcome-focused support.
Contribute to marketing, networking, and business development strategies.
Monitor budgets, hours, and profit margins to ensure sustainable growth.
Maintain full compliance with CQC standards and company policies.
About You
Hold (or working towards) NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care.
Proven experience managing a domiciliary care service, or strong operational and compliance experience within home care.
Confident managing both private and local authority-funded care.
Strong people management and leadership skills.
Commercially minded with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
Passionate about delivering high-quality, relationship-based care.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience.
Up to 10% profit share in the first year, with scope to review and grow as the business expands.
Flexible working arrangements, including partial home working.
Genuine career progression as the organisation expands across new regions.
Mileage and business travel reimbursed.
Interview Process
Initial discussion – covering your experience, sector knowledge, and understanding of private and local authority care.
Second stage presentation – your 90-day action plan, including recruitment, marketing ideas, and market insights.
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 Registered Branch Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Matt Goalen direct on 0161 527 9630. Alternatively, please email [email protected].
