Deputy Domiciliary Care Manager

Summary :

We’re seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to help shape and support a thriving domiciliary-style care service.

In this role, you’ll work hand-in-hand with the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of safety, effectiveness, and quality across daily operations. You’ll be a visible presence during early mornings, evenings, and weekends, offering reassurance to staff, families, and residents alike. Alongside leadership responsibilities, you’ll remain hands-on in care delivery, while also contributing to administration, compliance checks, and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities :

• Direct the care team during shifts, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Step in with senior leadership cover during weekends and outside normal hours.
• Contribute to staff performance oversight, supervision, and training.
• Carry out spot checks, service reviews, audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Assist with medication checks and review of care records.
• Escalate safeguarding or quality concerns in line with procedures.
• Help with rota organisation, last-minute cover, and day-to-day service coordination.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain consistent leadership.
• Provide hands-on support during care shifts or calls when required in urgent situations.
• Take part in the on-call rota, handling out-of-hours queries, unexpected absences, and emergencies...