Registered Care Manager

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