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Date Added: Wed 08/04/2026

Care Operations Manager

St. Albans, UK
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Company: MAXIM RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, Negotiable

We are seeking an exceptional, people-focused Domiciliary Care Operations Manager to lead and elevate one of the area’s top care services. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to individuals in their own homes.

You will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and outstanding client and staff experiences.

Duties:

  • Provide inspirational leadership to the care and office team
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to build a strong care team
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of domiciliary care services
  • Ensure efficient rota planning and resource allocation
  • Monitor service delivery against KPIs, continuously improving performance
  • Ensure highest levels of quality and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Lead on quality assurance processes
  • Champion person-centred care and safeguarding best practices
  • Build strong relationships with clients, families, local authorities, and healthcare professionals
  • Handle escalations and resolve complaints with professionalism and empathy
  • Represent the organisation within the community and at partnership meetings
  • Analyse operational data to inform decision-making and drive improvements
  • Contribute to business development and service expansion initiatives
  • Manage budgets and ensure financial sustainability

Experience:

  • Ideally we would like to see proven experience in domiciliary care or community-based services, however, we are open to see candidates from other sectors
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ideally an in-depth knowledge of care regulations
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Compassionate, resilient, and adaptable approach
  • Commercial awareness and budget management experience

This is more than just a management role, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring individuals can live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.

Salary dependent on experience but will sit in the region of £50,000 - £55,000 + a lucrative bonus scheme and great benefits.

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