Careers · Lancaster
Registered Manager (Domiciliary Care) (Full time)
Lead our Lancaster and Morecambe homecare team. £34,000 to £40,000 a year. Area Manager support and a place on our Senior Leadership Team.
Lead a local care team, join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the next stage of Horizons Homecare. Our newly established Lancaster and Morecambe branch has around 20 care staff and an office team already in place. We are looking for a proactive Registered Manager who will develop the team, strengthen our local reputation and help us provide excellent care and rewarding jobs within our community.
Apply with your CVWhat you will get
We welcome experienced domiciliary care Registered Managers and exceptional deputies ready to take the next step. You will have direct Area Manager support, weekly support meetings, and operational and executive directors who are actively involved.
Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Limited, shared on call duties are paid separately. Our aim is for the Registered Manager to have no on call requirement.
What you will do
- Quality: lead safe, personalised care and reliable service delivery. Maintain oversight of care planning, staffing, safeguarding, medication practice and CQC requirements. Use audits, feedback and learning from concerns to improve the service and keep it ready for inspection.
- Culture: lead and develop the office team and carers. Set clear expectations, recognise good work and address problems early. Support recruitment, supervision and development so colleagues have the skills and confidence to provide excellent care.
- Community: build trusted relationships with clients, families and local professionals. Strengthen Horizons' reputation across Lancaster and Morecambe and support responsible growth that matches our staffing and care standards.
What we are looking for
- Domiciliary care management experience as a Registered Manager, or as a deputy who can demonstrate readiness to lead a branch.
- Practical understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding and effective care governance, with the ability to take on Registered Manager responsibilities.
- A proactive approach to leading people, solving problems and following improvements through.
- A relevant Level 5 qualification in leadership and management for adult care, either completed or currently being studied.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with Business Class 1 insurance for work travel.
- The right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
What you can expect from Horizons
We believe excellent care starts with colleagues who feel supported, valued and proud of their work.
From our most recent anonymous team survey (2026).
Every team member rated Horizons Safe, Caring, Effective, Well-led and Responsive.
Get to know the team you would join and more about Horizons.
How our hiring works
1. Email your CV
Send your CV and a short example of an improvement you led to Russell and James.
2. Speak to a director
Shortlisted applicants will receive a call from one of our directors.
3. Two stage interview
Meet us, explore the role and the support available, and decide whether Horizons is your next step.
Frequently asked questions
Can a deputy manager apply?+
Yes. We welcome exceptional deputies with domiciliary care management experience who can demonstrate readiness to lead a branch, as well as experienced Registered Managers.
Do I need to have completed Level 5?+
A completed relevant Level 5 qualification is beneficial. If you have not completed it, you must be working towards it.
Will I need to be on call?+
There are limited, shared on call duties, paid separately. Our aim is for the Registered Manager to have no on call requirement. This is an aim, rather than a guarantee from your first day.
When would I start?+
Our preferred start date is December 2026 or January 2027.
Is visa sponsorship available?+
No. We cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Ready to lead our Lancaster team?
Email your CV to both Russell and James. In a few sentences, tell us about one improvement you personally led in care quality or team performance, what you changed and the difference it made. Please keep examples anonymous.
Email your CVAttach your CV in your email app before sending.
Or copy both addresses into your email:
- Russell@horizonshomecare.co.uk
- James@horizonshomecare.co.uk
Shortlisted applicants will receive a call from one of our directors, followed by a two stage interview process.
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