Care Manager – New Branch Opening in Glastonbury/Street

Join Home Instead Taunton & Yeovil as we open our brand-new branch in Glastonbury/Street

Salary:  £29,00-£33,000 depending on experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Care Manager to play a key role in establishing and growing our newest office, whilst maintaining the exceptional standards of care that Home Instead is renowned for.

Home Instead Taunton & Yeovil is an award-winning home care provider, proudly recognised as the Best Social Care Company and a 5-Star Employer for the past three consecutive years. We are committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care that enables older adults to remain independent in their own homes

What We Offer You:

This is a unique opportunity to grow your own Team as you open our new Branch in Street.

• Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
• Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
• Refer a Friend Scheme

As our Care Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated care team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, helping to shape a new branch from the very beginning while being supported by an established and successful franchise.

Key Tasks

• Work closely with the Franchise Owner to coordinate the development of a high quality private domiciliary care service for older people in the local area.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Care Professionals.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and Home Instead standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Support business growth while maintaining exceptional care outcomes.
• Foster a positive, values-driven culture focused on excellence and compassion

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
• Have or be willing to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or equivalent
• Be responsive, agile and remain calm whilst dealing with multiple priorities
• Ability to inspire others and build fantastic working relationships
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop staff
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of compliance and legislative requirements of the Care Standards regulations
• Minimum of 4 years care experience with a proven track record in providing consistent excellent customer service
• Be flexible to meet demands of the business including participating in an on-call rota
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Suite

Desirable:

• Level 5 English
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
• We will arrange an interview with you
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP

Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead

Apply now to start your care journey with us