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Care Manager / Clinical Care Manager / Registered Care Manager(Clinical or Nursing Background Desirable but not essential)£45,000–£50,000 per year + annual performance based bonus | Full-time | PermanentLocation: Chiswick, London (W4)Start date: February 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)The OpportunityThis is a senior Care Manager role with a strong clinical and quality focus.Home Instead Chiswick is proud to be CQC Outstanding-rated and recognised for delivering high-quality, relationship-led domiciliary care. Our leadership team already includes Registered Nurses, and we are now seeking a proven Care Manager to play a key role in leading care quality, compliance, and service delivery.If you are an experienced Care Manager, Registered Care Manager, or a clinically trained professional (such as a Registered Nurse) looking to move into a role with real autonomy and influence, this is a rare opportunity.Role OverviewAs 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 standardsProvide clinical guidance and leadership to Care ProfessionalsOversee care planning, risk assessments, and quality assuranceSupport service growth while protecting care quality and cultureThis role suits someone who enjoys leading people, setting standards, and using clinical judgement, rather than constant firefighting.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality domiciliary care serviceProvide clinical and care leadership across the serviceOversee and quality-assure care plans, risk assessments, and reviewsEnsure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, and clinical governanceConduct audits, assurance visits, and quality checksAct as escalation point for complex care, incidents, and complaintsLiaise with external healthcare professionals (GPs, district nurses, therapists)Support recruitment, supervision, and development of Care ProfessionalsContribute to CQC readiness and inspection processesClinical & Registration FocusWe 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 assuranceProven experience as a Care Manager or Registered Care ManagerWillingness to undertake or support Registered Care Manager / joint registrationSupport and development towards registration can be discussed for the right candidate.What We’re Looking ForProven experience in a Care Manager, Clinical Care Manager, or similar leadership roleStrong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and regulatory complianceConfidence in care planning, audits, and quality monitoringStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (desirable or willingness to work towards)Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWhat You’ll Get£45,000–£50,000 salary, depending on experienceA senior leadership role within a CQC Outstanding-rated serviceOpportunity to work alongside clinically qualified leadersReal autonomy and influence over care quality and service developmentA stable, well-supported service with a strong local reputationApply NowIf you are a Care Manager or clinically trained professional who wants to combine care leadership with clinical insight, we would love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly.