Registered Manager - Brighton & Hove - Domiciliary Care - CQC Location: Brighton & Hove (BN3) Salary: £39,000 - £43,500 per annum (slight flexibility for exceptional candidates) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Lead with Purpose. Deliver with Care. Are you an experienced care manager ready to take the reins of a growing domiciliary care service? Quality Care Recruit are proud to represent a wonderful homecare provider who are seeking a passionate and people-first Registered Manager to lead their Brighton branch through its next phase of sustainable growth and quality assurance. This is your chance to join a fantastic care group with strong values, high standards, and a clear vision - while operating within a close-knit, localised team that values culture, collaboration, and compliance. About the Role As our Registered Manager, you will: Lead the operational delivery of home care services from our Brighton office (currently based in Portslade) Manage and mentor your in-house Care Coordinator and Field Care Supervisor, ensuring a happy and motivated team Maintain and enhance regulatory compliance and CQC standards (this branch has improved significantly - and must not regress) Champion staff wellbeing, development, and retention Deliver and grow high-quality services with a private-pay and contract client base Drive measured growth in line with group strategy (target: 10% per year - not aggressive expansion) Represent the branch externally, building relationships with partners, stakeholders, and potential clients What We're Looking For Experience managing domiciliary care services (Registered Manager preferred; strong Deputy Managers with strategic mindset will be considered) Proven track record of improving or maintaining CQC compliance Comfortable managing a 400-hour-per-week branch and building steady growth Sales and business development skills (private-pay client acquisition, LA frameworks, etc.) Able to balance people leadership with commercial awareness Someone who leads with empathy, listens well, and builds team culture Must be based locally in East or West Sussex and able to drive Familiar with contract frameworks, tenders, and compliance reporting Why Join This Organisation? You'll benefit from: Ongoing training, qualifications & mentorship Clear development path within a national care group Supportive infrastructure with autonomy to lead your branch Generous employee benefits, including: Retail discounts (Tesco, John Lewis & more) Enhanced holiday (25 days) Occupational sick pay & death-in-service cover Occupational pension (with options for salary sacrifice) Leadership Culture We are looking for a manager who: Creates a "happy staff = happy clients" culture Works collaboratively with head office and regional leaders Values coaching, trust, and communication Builds on existing stability - not someone looking to "rip and replace" You'll have the tools, systems, and team in place to succeed - what we need now is a leader who can embed these, evolve them, and grow a safe, people-first service. Ready to Lead The Next Chapter? If you're driven by quality, inspired by team-building, and ready to make your mark on a growing Brighton branch - apply now. Let's build something exceptional together.