Deputy Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Carer or Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career?

At Care Sante, we're passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care that enables people to remain safe, independent, and happy in their own homes. We're looking for a compassionate, organised, and motivated Deputy Manager to support our growing team and help us continue providing exceptional care within the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive management team where your ideas, leadership, and commitment to quality care will make a real difference every day.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the day-to-day running of our domiciliary care service. You'll play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained while supporting both our clients and care team.

This is a varied and rewarding position combining leadership, quality assurance, staff development, client support, and operational management.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the service.
• Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and promote continuous service improvement.
• Produce and manage weekly staff rotas when required.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Respond professionally to telephone enquiries from clients and staff.
• Support person-centred care planning and ensure care is delivered to the highest standard.
• Maintain accurate client and staff records.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
• Support inductions, shadow shifts, and the Care Certificate programme.
• Carry out supervisions, competency assessments, observations, and mentoring.
• Conduct client assessments and support business growth.
• Complete quality assurance audits and contribute to service improvements.
• Participate in the management on-call rota.
• Provide hands-on care when required.
• Attend management meetings and contribute to developing the service.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and enjoys supporting others to succeed.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above)
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle
• Experience working within domiciliary care
• Previous experience as a Senior Carer or Team Leader
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• A positive, flexible, and professional approach
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience participating in an on-call rota
• Experience producing and managing care staff rotas
• Level 3 Medication Training
• Level 3 Safeguarding
• Level 3 Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Training (or willingness to work towards)

Why Join Care Sante?

At Care Sante, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to develop your career.

We offer:

• Supportive and approachable management team
• Opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
• The opportunity to help shape and grow an outstanding domiciliary care service

Apply Today

If you're an experienced care professional looking to take the next step into management and want to join a company that genuinely values its staff and clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Become part of the Care Sante family and help us deliver exceptional care to those who need it most.