Care Manager

Azon Core Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A domiciliary care service provider is seeking a Care Manager / Deputy Registered Manager in Burton upon Trent. This role involves supervising care teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding care. Candidates need supervisory and domiciliary care experience, along with a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care. This position offers a competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for career progression to Registered Manager.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

MOT fee coverage

Contribution towards car servicing

Regular social events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience within a care setting is required.
• Essential to have experience in domiciliary care.
• Willingness to complete a Level 4/5 qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with daily operations.
• Supervise and mentor care team leaders and caregivers.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered.

Skills

Domiciliary care experience

Supervisory experience

Strong leadership skills

Flexibility for on-call

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Level 4/5 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Title: Care Manager / Deputy Registered Manager

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per year + mileage reimbursement (30p/mile)

Location: Burton upon Trent & Derby (within 10-mile radius preferred)

Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays

Additional Benefits: MOT fee covered, £75 annual contribution towards car servicing, regular social events

Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

We are looking for a Deputy Registered Manager / Care Manager to support the Registered Manager and play a key role in the continued growth of our domiciliary care service. The role sits between the Registered Manager and the care team, providing day-to-day leadership, ensuring compliance, and helping to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with supervisory experience in domiciliary care who is looking to step up and potentially progress into a future Registered Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop care team leaders and caregivers.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered.
• Act as a main point of contact for clients and families, building strong relationships.
• Support with compliance, audits, and quality assurance in line with CQC standards.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide hands-on support when needed.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and retention initiatives to support service growth.

About You

• Domiciliary care experience (essential).
• Supervisory experience within a care setting.
• Minimum Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (Level 4/5 desirable, or willingness to complete).
• Strong leadership skills with a values-driven, hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential).
• Willingness to be flexible and support on-call requirements.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000 – £34,000.
• Mileage reimbursement at 30p per mile.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Extra perks including MOT fee coverage and £75 towards annual car servicing.
• Regular social events and a supportive team culture.
• A genuine opportunity for career progression to Registered Manager.