Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Salary: £38,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Bristol
Our client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality domiciliary and supported living services across Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate care professional to join a growing organisation and play a key role in ensuring people receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred support that enables them to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.
About the Role
As a Care Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of care services, ensuring that all care provision meets regulatory requirements and reflects best practice standards. You will lead and support care teams, oversee care planning and assessments, and ensure services are delivered consistently, safely, and effectively.
Working closely with service users, families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities, you will help develop tailored care packages that meet individual needs and promote independence. You will also be responsible for monitoring service quality, managing safeguarding concerns, handling incidents and complaints, and driving continuous improvement across the service.
This role offers a clear pathway towards becoming a Registered Manager, with ongoing support, development, and training provided to help you progress your career.
Key Responsibilities
* Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of domiciliary and supported living services
* Leading, supervising, and supporting care staff to ensure high standards of care and performance
* Managing staff rotas and ensuring effective allocation of resources
* Conducting care assessments and reviews to ensure support plans remain person-centred and responsive to changing needs
* Developing and maintaining high-quality care plans, risk assessments, and documentation
* Acting as the first point of contact for incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and service-related issues
* Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, company policies, and relevant legislation
* Working collaboratively with service users, families, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and local authorities
* Conducting audits, quality checks, and service reviews to identify areas for improvement
* Supporting service development and implementing initiatives that enhance care quality and outcomes
* Monitoring staff performance through supervision, coaching, and ongoing development
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all reporting requirements are completed effectively
About You:
* NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards it)
* Proven experience in care management or a supervisory role within health and social care
* Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, care standards, and sector best practices
* Experience developing care plans, conducting assessments, and managing risk
* Thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and person-centred care principles
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
* Ability to motivate, develop, and support care teams to achieve high performance
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
* Passion for delivering exceptional care and driving continuous service improvement
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Benefits:
* Attractive and competitive salary package
* Paid sick leave
* Company-contributed pension scheme
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Clear career progression pathway towards Registered Manager
* Positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those receiving care while developing your own career within health and social care.
At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.
As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.
We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.
The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required