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As a residential, day and domiciliary care manager or proprietor, sometimes called a care manager, you’ll hold a leadership position in a residential care environment and oversee its everyday working. Here you can find out more about a career in care management, learn about what’s involved and how you can study and work towards a role.
In this role you’ll benefit from a high demand for workers in the care sector, particularly experienced managers.
Your first role is likely to be as a junior care worker or assistant care manager, allowing you to build experience and demonstrate your leadership abilities. You could find promotion opportunities in larger care companies, the NHS or charities who typically have vacancies across different parts of the country. Experienced managers can move onto the senior board of a company or work for industry regulators.
After some time in the industry, you might consider working as a consultant or starting your own care service to meet a gap in the market.
Registration with the relevant regulatory body for care work is needed for roles that involve regulated activities such as providing medical treatment. Through this you can also access a range of professional development opportunities like courses, workshops and networking events.
You may be able to access coaching and mentoring services through larger employers or through connecting with experienced colleagues.
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