Deputy Care Manager

Primavera Domiciliary Care Services; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Direct support from Director

Job summary

Primavera Domiciliary Care Services is seeking a Deputy Care Manager for a full-time, on-site role in Enfield, with a clear route to Registered Manager within 12 months. Salary ranges £28,000–£36,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will deputise for the day-to-day running, lead safer recruitment, complete care plans, supervise staff, run audits and coordinate with local authorities and NHS teams to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Manager, Care Manager, or similar in domiciliary care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (completed or in progress).
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, risk assessment and quality assurance.
• Experience supervising, training and developing care staff.
• Understanding dementia care, personal care and safe medication support.
• Experience working with local authorities and NHS teams.
• Organised, clear communicator who stays calm under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Registered Manager and support the day-to-day running of the service.
• Lead safer recruitment, ensuring checks, references and history are complete and verified.
• Complete assessments, care plans and risk assessments and review regularly.
• Supervise, appraise and spot check carers; support induction and training.
• Run audits and quality checks to keep the service inspection-ready.
• Support safeguarding, incidents, complaints and CQC notifications.
• Work with clients, families, Enfield Council and health professionals.
• Support rota planning and continuity of care.
• Prepare for and complete CQC registration as Registered Manager.

Skills

Deputy Manager experience

Level 5 Diploma

CQC regulations knowledge

Staff supervision

Dementia care

Multi-agency collaboration

Organised communicator

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Tools

NHS liaison

Care planning tools

Job description

Primavera Domiciliary Care Services is a CQC-registered home care provider based in Enfield. We support older adults across Enfield and North London to live safely and independently in their own homes. Our services include personal care, dementia care, medication support, respite, hospital discharge support and companionship. We work closely with the London Borough of Enfield, GPs and NHS community teams.

We’re a local, family-run service built on continuity: consistent carers, person-centred care plans and clear communication with families. Under new ownership since 2026, we’re investing in our people, our systems and our growth across North London.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Deputy Care Manager role based in Enfield, with a clear route to Registered Manager within 12 months.

Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a paid on-call rota

Location: Enfield Enterprise Centre, EN3, with community visits across Enfield

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will:

• Deputise for the Registered Manager and support the day-to-day running of the service
• Lead safer recruitment, ensuring every check, reference and employment history is complete and verified before staff start
• Complete assessments, care plans and risk assessments, and keep them under review
• Supervise, appraise and spot check carers, and support induction and training
• Run audits and quality checks that keep the service inspection-ready
• Support safeguarding, incidents, complaints and CQC notifications
• Work with clients, families, Enfield Council and health professionals
• Support rota planning and continuity of care
• Prepare for and complete your CQC registration as Registered Manager

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager, Care Manager, Care Coordinator or Field Care Supervisor in domiciliary care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, completed or in progress
• Working knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, risk assessment and quality assurance
• Experience supervising, training and developing care staff
• Strong understanding of dementia care, personal care and safe medication support
• Experience of multi-agency working with local authorities and NHS teams
• Organised, clear communicator who stays calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship)

What we offer

• A clear, supported pathway to Registered Manager
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday working with paid on-call
• Company pension
• Direct support from the Director