About Community Companion
At Community Companion, we believe outstanding care starts with strong relationships - not only with the people we support, but with the incredible people who deliver that care every day.
Our mission is bringing the community together with care by providing compassionate, reliable, and person-centred support that enables people to live independently and confidently within their own homes.
As a proud British company, we are committed to becoming more than just a care provider. We want to become a trusted and valued part of the local community by working closely with families, healthcare professionals, charities, voluntary organisations, and local businesses to create meaningful connections that reduce loneliness, promote independence, and improve quality of life.
We believe exceptional care can only be delivered when our employees feel valued, respected, and genuinely part of something meaningful. From day one, we want to build a company where recognition, appreciation, and support are embedded into our culture and are part of our DNA.
Our team will be the heart of Community Companion. We are committed to creating an environment where people feel listened to, empowered, recognised for their contributions, and proud of the difference they make every day. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and investing in our people is fundamental to delivering outstanding care.
We believe care should always be built on kindness, dignity, respect, trust, and professionalism. Every decision we make is centred around the people we support and the people who support them, ensuring everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered.
As we begin our journey, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Founding Care Manager to become one of the first leaders within our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, values, and future of Community Companion while making a lasting difference to the lives of others.
The Role
As our Founding Care Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and maintaining a high-quality, CQC-compliant domiciliary care service.
You will be responsible for helping develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures, overseeing safe and effective care delivery, supporting and developing care staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a culture centred around dignity, compassion, professionalism, and excellence.
You will lead by example, ensuring every person we support receives safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led support in line with CQC Fundamental Standards.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional who wants to have a genuine influence over how a care company is built and delivered.
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or an equivalent recognised qualification suitable for CQC requirements).
- Extensive experience working within adult social care.
- Extensive practical experience and knowledge of medication management, administration, auditing, and medication best practice.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations, Fundamental Standards, safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred care.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred).
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about people and shares our ambition to create an outstanding care service.
Reliability, professionalism, integrity, and punctuality are absolutely essential. As a start-up business, every member of our team plays a vital role in our success, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in consistently delivering the highest standards.
The successful candidate will be passionate about continuous improvement, confident in leadership, and excited by the opportunity to help build something exceptional from the ground up.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on qualifications and experience.
- Bonus opportunities as the business grows.
- The opportunity to become a founding member of an ambitious new care provider.
- The ability to influence the culture, values, and future direction of the company.
- A supportive, collaborative, and values-driven working environment.
- A company culture where recognition, appreciation, and employee wellbeing are prioritised.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of a business where your contribution is genuinely recognised and valued.
Hours and Contract
In the pilot phase, the role will be flexible to your needs, with hours agreed in advance.
This position will initially be offered on an hourly-paid basis during Community Companion’s start-up phase.
As a new business, we want to ensure sustainable growth while maintaining the highest standards of care. Working hours will increase alongside client demand and business development.
Following a successful review after approximately six months, and subject to company growth, performance, and operational requirements, our intention is to offer the successful candidate a permanent full-time contract.
This progression would include eligibility for an annual performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunities as the company continues to grow.
Join Community Companion
This is more than a job - it is an opportunity to build something meaningful from the very beginning.
If you are an experienced care leader who wants to help create a service that genuinely makes a difference, values its people, and becomes something the local community can be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
We’re not just recruiting a Care Manager - we’re looking for someone who wants to build something exceptional with us and help create a care service where both the people we support and the people who support them feel valued, respected, and cared for.
Pay: From £26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eastbourne
