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Aim24 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