Care Quality Manager £30k

Job Description:

Field Care Manager – Homecare
Location: Near to Derby
Salary: £30,000 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step into management? We are looking for a Field Care Manager to join a compassionate, values-driven team delivering outstanding homecare services in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, develop, and support a team of carers while ensuring the highest standards of care for clients.
The Role
As a Field Care Manager, you’ll work closely with the management team to maintain and improve care quality across the service. You will be field-based, visiting clients and carers regularly to monitor care, offer support, and ensure that service standards are consistently exceeded.
Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting carer observations and client wellbeing checks on a monthly basis.
• Supporting carers through feedback, coaching, and training where needed.
• Ensuring care plans and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Completing client assessments and risk assessments.
• Sharing on-call duties on a 4-week rolling rota (including evenings and weekends – paid additionally).
• Liaising with health and social care professionals to find the best solutions for clients.
• Supporting team morale and development.
• Assisting with client complaints and investigations.
• Covering care calls and client introductions when required.
• Mileage reimbursed for travel between visits.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years’ direct hands-on care experience supporting individuals in health or social care.
• Minimum 1 year in a management position, with experience leading teams.
• Confident in having constructive conversations and providing feedback.
• Experience conducting observations and assessments in the field.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable:

• Ambition to complete Level 5 qualification and progress to Deputy Manager in the future.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive, values-driven working environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Be part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely cares.
• Competitive salary with annual pay reviews.
• Free on-site parking.
• Mileage reimbursed for business travel.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and ready to step into a management role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply now by calling Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)