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Location: Based at our Ilkeston office - Kensington Business Park, The Cottage (Unit 10, Ilkeston DE7 5NY.
- Areas that our branch covers: We cover most of the Ilkeston and Long Eaton areas which covers roughly a 3 mile radius from the centre of each place.
- Contract: Full-time, permanent role
- Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per year (depending on skills, experience and qualifications) plus paid on-call
About us
Avanti Homecare, established in 2018, is a multi-award-winning, family-run domiciliary care company committed to providing exceptional at-home care services in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. With offices in Ilkeston, Ripley, and Long Eaton, we have been supporting our local communities for over six years. Our team is the heart of our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager, Service Manager, or senior leader ready for a substantial leadership role to lead our Ilkeston domiciliary care branch.
This is a senior leadership opportunity with real accountability for quality, culture, people leadership and branch performance. We welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable experience from regulated care settings, where they can demonstrate capability in quality, governance, people leadership and operational oversight.
You will lead an established service supporting around 100 clients and 50 carers, with support from an office team including a Care Quality Manager and Senior Care Coordinator. You will bring visible leadership, strong operational grip and a clear focus on high-quality, person-centred care, while developing people and driving standards forward.
Responsibilities include balancing client outcomes, staff well-being, and quality, while championing inclusivity, continuous improvement, and Avanti's values. The role also involves acting as Designated Safeguarding lead and external representation.
- Leading, developing and supporting your team
- Overseeing client care, assessments and reviews
- Driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement
- Managing CQC requirements and inspections
- Supporting the growth and development of the service
- You will also take part in the management on-call rota which is paid in addition to salary: £30 per day for Monday - Fridays on-call and £60 per day for Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays on-call. On call will be one week in every 3 (changing to 5 in the future), including weekends, until 10:30pm. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in adult health or social care, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Adult Care (or willing to work towards)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Strong understanding of CQC and safeguarding
- Strong decision‑making, critical thinking and data‑driven quality improvement skills
- Competence in managing care planning systems, digital rotas, Microsoft Office and management information systems, including calendar management
- A confident leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care
- Lives within 45 minutes of the Ilkeston branch
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Lead and grow an established service (100 clients, 50+ carers)
- Real autonomy and influence over how your service runs
- Clear pathway to senior leadership opportunities
- Support from an experienced Quality & Governance team
- Family-run organisation where people come first
- Investment in your development and progression
- Competitive salary package depending on skills, experience and qualifications
- Annual pay reviews to keep salaries in line with inflation
- Pension contributions
- On-site parking
Ready for your next step?
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Click apply and send your CV and a cover letter telling us why your knowledge, skills and experience suit this role. Please note: We love AI (we use it too!) - but your cover letter is your chance to tell us about you. Please write it in your own voice so we can get to know the real person behind the application.
Founded in 2018, we are multi-award winning family run business based in Derbyshire. We have a branch located in Ilkeston and Long Eaton and Ripley. Our care team are very much at the heart of our business and we want to make sure you are supported, valued and listened to so that you are the best version of yourself and able to provide exceptional care to our clients.
