REGISTERED MANAGER – HOME CARE Location: Southampton Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm plus on-call rota (paid additionally) Salary: £38,851.77 per annum (37.5 hours per week) ABOUT SCA CARE SCA Care, part of the SCiA Group, is committed to enhancing lives through high-quality, person-centred care. We deliver Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care, Supported Living and Day Opportunities. Our Southampton Home Care service is rated Good by CQC, rated Excellent by Southampton City Council and holds a 9.8/10 customer satisfaction score on Homecare.co.uk. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially aware manager to lead, strengthen and grow our Southampton Home Care service. You may already be an experienced Registered Manager, or you may be a Deputy Manager or Care Manager who is ready to take the next step in your career. What is important to us is finding someone with strong leadership skills, a good understanding of domiciliary care and a genuine passion for delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an established service with strong foundations, while having the autonomy and support to develop the team, strengthen quality and drive sustainable growth. You will be supported to succeed while having the opportunity to make the service your own and play a key role in shaping its future. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide visible, values-driven leadership to the Southampton Home Care service. Lead, support and develop a motivated and high-performing care and office-based team. Take ownership of service quality, compliance, staffing and operational performance. Ensure the service meets CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements and quality standards. Drive sustainable service growth through business development and community engagement. Build positive relationships with people using the service, families, professionals and commissioners. Identify opportunities for improvement and lead positive change across the service. Participate in the on-call rota. ABOUT YOU We are interested in hearing from both established Registered Managers and experienced Deputy Managers/Care Managers who feel ready to progress into their first Registered Manager role. Ideally, you will have: Strong experience within domiciliary care or a similar community-based care service.

Experience leading, supervising or developing care teams. A good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality standards. The confidence to take ownership, make decisions and lead a service effectively.

A positive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities. An interest in developing and growing a high-quality care service. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or be working towards/willing to undertake this.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Previous Registered Manager experience is welcomed but is not essential. We are equally interested in hearing from talented managers who can demonstrate that they are ready to take the next step.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? Whether you are an established Registered Manager looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Deputy/Care Manager ready to progress, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact. You will have the opportunity to lead a service with strong foundations, develop your management career and help shape the future of SCA's Southampton Home Care service.

WHY JOIN US? Take ownership of a respected home care service with strong foundations. Have genuine autonomy to develop and shape the service.

Join a values-led organisation focused on people, quality and innovation. Develop your leadership career with the opportunity to make a visible impact. Be part of an organisation committed to supporting both the people who use our services and the teams who deliver them.

If you are ready for your next challenge and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact our HR Team on 023 80 516016 to find out more or apply.

Female* Specialist Care Support Worker Location: Winchester Service: Specialist Care Shifts Available: Weekdays and Weekends (7am - 2pm / 2pm - 10 pm) Additional hours available on an overtime bank basis. We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Female Support Worker to join our Specialist Care team in Winchester on a bank contract. In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred care to a young adult with complex needs, supporting them to lead independent, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. If you're passionate about making a genuine impact and enjoy varied, hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential. Pay & Benefits Competitive pay: £13.20 – £14.75 per hour 6 weeks paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Paid day off for your birthday Paid training time (National Living Wage) Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2) Free branded uniform and lanyard Blue Light Card – national retail & online discounts Employer contributory pension scheme Career development & progression opportunities About the Role No two days are the same – your role will include: Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and household duties Supporting attendance at appointments and community activities Encouraging independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing Supporting hobbies and interests (e.g. cooking, arts & crafts, music, gaming, dancing) Working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex care needs Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques Working in environments where pets (including dogs) may be present About You We are looking for someone who is: A female support worker Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs Calm, resilient, and confident in challenging situations Passionate about person-centred care Supportive of independence and personal development Willing to learn and develop professionally Comfortable working in homes with pets A full UK driving licence holder (essential) About SCA Care Social Care in Action (SCA Care) provides high-quality Home Care, Live-in Care, Day Care, Extra Care, and Specialist Care services across Hampshire. Our mission is to empower people to live their best lives through compassionate, professional, and personalised support. Important Information * Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010) Enhanced DBS check required (provided by SCA) Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK (CoS not available) Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence Equality, Diversity & Inclusion SCA Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within one week, your application has not been successful on this occasion.