Area Manager | London and Kent
Location: London and Kent
Salary: £60,000 £65,000 per year £5,000 car allowance + bonus up to £12,000
Hours: 40 hours per week (08:3017:30, flexibility required)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Job Scope:
Join a high-performing and compassionate organisation delivering exceptional visiting and live-in care services across London and Kent. As an Area Manager, youll provide strong leadership to multiple branches, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and continued business growth.
About the Role
As an Area Manager, youll oversee multiple branches across London and Kent, leading Branch Care Managers and their teams to deliver safe, person-centred care. Youll be responsible for operational performance, risk management, and service growth while maintaining the highest CQC standards.
This is a field-based role with regular branch visits (minimum twice per month) and offers a great balance of autonomy, leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the region.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and operational oversight to multiple care branches
* Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and company policies
* Drive service performance, growth, and profitability across the region
* Support recruitment, induction, and development of branch staff
* Foster a positive and value-driven team culture
* Monitor performance metrics and implement improvement plans where needed
* Collaborate closely with the Regional Manager and Quality Team to uphold service excellence
About You
* Proven experience in multi-site management within healthcare (domiciliary care preferred)
* Strong understanding of CQC compliance and regulatory frameworks
* Track record of driving performance and managing risk across multiple services
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
* Commission-based bonuses
* Blue Light Card and Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition and wellbeing initiatives
* Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
* Support from a Regional Manager, Quality Team, and peer network
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If youre an experienced leader passionate about driving quality and growth in the care sector, wed love to hear from you!
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