Registered Care Manager

Aim
24 Care Group is a multi-award-winning health and social care provider specialising in 24-hour live-in care, complex care, children’s services, waking nights, sleep-ins, and supported living. We deliver high-quality, CQC-regulated services across London and the South East and partner with NHS ICBs, local authorities, insurers, and case management firms.

We are now seeking a proven Care Manager to play a key role in leading care quality, compliance, and service delivery.

As Care Manager / Clinical Care Manager, you will provide operational and clinical oversight across the service, ensuring care is safe, person-centred, compliant, and consistently delivered to a high standard.

You will work closely with senior leadership to:

* Maintain Outstanding-level CQC standards

* Provide clinical guidance and leadership to Care Professionals

* Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and quality assurance

* Support service growth while protecting care quality and culture

This role suits someone who enjoys leading people, setting standards, and using clinical judgement, rather than constant firefighting.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality domiciliary care service

* Provide clinical and care leadership across the service

* Oversee and quality-assure care plans, risk assessments, and reviews

* Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, and clinical governance

* Conduct audits, assurance visits, and quality checks

* Act as escalation point for complex care, incidents, and complaints

* Liaise with external healthcare professionals (GPs, district nurses, therapists)

* Support recruitment, supervision, and development of Care Professionals

* Contribute to CQC readiness and inspection processes

Clinical & Registration Focus

We are particularly interested in candidates who have one or more of the following:

* A clinical background, such as Registered Nurse (NMC-registered)

* Experience in clinical oversight, complex care, or quality assurance

* Proven experience as a Care Manager or Registered Care Manager

* Willingness to undertake or support Registered Care Manager / joint registration

Support and development towards registration can be discussed for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in a Care Manager, Clinical Care Manager, or similar leadership role

* Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance

* Confidence in care planning, audits, and quality monitoring

* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (desirable or willingness to work towards)

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What You’ll Get

 * £35,000–£45,000 salary, depending on experience

* A senior leadership role within a CQC Outstanding-rated service

* Opportunity to work alongside clinically qualified leaders

* Real autonomy and influence over care quality and service development

* A stable, well-supported service with a strong local reputation