Deputy Care Manager

Guardian Angel Carers Ltd; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Guardian Angel Carers Ltd is seeking a Deputy Care Manager in Eastleigh to support the Registered Manager and lead daily operations ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. The role offers leadership development and a clear pathway toward becoming a Registered Manager within the Eastleigh service.

You will oversee care plans, compliance and team performance, while fostering a compassionate culture and maintaining regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment with supervisory duties.
• NVQ Level 5/BA or higher.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the service.
• Ensure care plans remain person-centred, accurate and responsive to changing needs.
• Monitor quality, best practice and compliance across the service.
• Support and develop CareAngels and members of the wider care team.
• Investigate concerns, complaints, safeguarding matters and service quality issues appropriately.
• Support audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with clients, families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required and appropriate.
• Participate in the on-call rota as part of the senior team.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the service.

Skills

Management experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Professionalism

Team development

Person-centred care

Care legislation knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 5/BA or above

Job description

DEPUTY CARE MANAGER

Full Time: Up to 40 Hours per Week + On Call Duties

Salary: £31,000 per annum+ Bonus Scheme

Location: Eastleigh

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

At Guardian Angel Carers, we do things differently. We believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people, and we are looking for a passionate, organised and compassionate Deputy Care Manager to join our growing team.

Why Join Guardian Angel Carers?

We are proud of our strong, values-led culture and are looking for someone who truly lives and breathes compassionate, professional and person-centred care.

As our Deputy Care Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of our care service, supporting our clients, CareAngels and office team while helping us maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Leadership Team, building meaningful relationships with our clients and their families while supporting the effective and compliant delivery of our services.

A genuine opportunity to progress to Registered Manager

If you are ambitious, motivated and ready to take the next step in your care management career, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop towards becoming a Registered Manager.

You will receive structured support, mentoring and hands-on development, with a clear pathway to progress into the Registered Manager role for our Eastleigh service as you develop your skills, experience and leadership capabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the service

• Ensuring care plans remain person-centred, accurate and responsive to changing needs

• Monitoring quality, best practice and compliance across the service

• Supporting and developing CareAngels and members of the wider care team

• Investigating concerns, complaints, safeguarding matters and service quality issues appropriately

• Supporting audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement

• Liaising professionally with clients, families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams

• Supporting office operations and regulatory compliance processes

• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required and appropriate

• Participating in the on-call rota as part of the senior team

• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the service

What We’re Looking For

• Has previous management or supervisory experience within a care environment

• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Demonstrates professionalism, compassion and reliability

• Can support, motivate and develop others positively

• Understands person-centred care and quality standards

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Excellent knowledge of care legislation and compliance is a must

• NVQ Level 5/BA or above

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the ambition and potential to develop into a Registered Manager.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• A clear development pathway towards Registered Manager

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team

• A positive workplace culture where your voice matters

• The opportunity to genuinely make a difference every day

• A growing and ambitious company with strong values

Join a company where quality care and people truly come first.