Peripatetic Registered Care Manager – Godalming | 6 Month FTC

Lead the branch you’re supporting with warmth, confidence and clarity , creating stability and a high-performing, values-driven environment where colleagues feel supported and able to thrive.

Ensure every customer receives outstanding care, from regular visits to respite and Live-in services – championing quality, safety and consistency .

Maintain full regulatory compliance across the service, driving a “right first time” culture and responding quickly and effectively where improvements are needed.

Quickly build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and families, providing visible and consistent leadership throughout your assignment.

Build relationships across the local community, including healthcare professionals, local authorities, GPs and other partners, helping to grow the customer base and strengthen Helping Hands’ reputation.

Collaborate closely with internal teams across Operations, People, Quality, Finance and Marketing to deliver great outcomes for customers and colleagues.

Monitor branch performance, manage budgets and KPIs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and service delivery .

Support your Area Care Manager and fellow leaders by sharing best practice and helping embed a culture of excellence across the wider region.

Adapt confidently to changing business needs, ensuring a smooth handover and continuity of leadership when moving between assignments.

Previous management experience within domiciliary care or a similar regulated care environment.

Experience leading teams, inspiring others, building capability and driving strong performance.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence both internal and external partners.

Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, KPIs and business performance.

A solid understanding of regulatory requirements, quality frameworks and compliance best practice.

Outstanding organisational and planning skills, with the resilience to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Confidence using data, systems and technology to inform good decision-making.

A flexible and adaptable approach, with the confidence to quickly establish yourself within a branch and respond to changing operational needs.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within a reasonable distance where required.

Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Care, or willingness to work towards it.

Strong knowledge of CQC regulatory standards.

Previous experience as a Registered Manager within domiciliary care.