Peripatetic Branch Care Manager

At Helping Hands, we’ve been providing exceptional home care since 1989, supporting adults of all ages to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.

We started out as a family run business more than 30 years ago and we've now grown to have over 150 branches across England and Wales. We’re proud to have supported over 60,000 families with dedicated, person-centred care. With a strong reputation for quality and a commitment to growing local services, Helping Hands continues to lead the way in home care.

We’re now looking for a passionate, experienced Care Manager to join us in a peripatetic role supporting our branches across North London.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a confident and adaptable Registered Care Manager to provide leadership across multiple branches, covering periods of growth, transition, or absence.

As a Peripatetic Care Manager, you’ll take ownership of service delivery, quality, and compliance wherever you’re needed most, all with the backing of a respected national provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to ensure safe, high-quality care delivery

• Hold and manage the CQC registration at assigned branches

• Recruit, onboard, and retain a team of exceptional carers

• Drive local growth and build relationships within the community

• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal policies

• Support and develop carers and office staff to maintain high standards

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete it)

• Proven experience in a Registered Manager or senior care leadership role

• Excellent understanding of CQC regulations and best practice in home care

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

• Flexibility to travel across North London

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 a year

• Clear opportunities for career development and progression

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 dependent on service

• Performance related bonus scheme worth up to £10k per annum

• Annual salary review

• Free Blue Light Card – national discounts on retail and services

• Funded qualifications and ongoing training

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.