Deputy Care Manager – Domiciliary Care

New Way Recruitment LTD; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Training & qualifications

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Zohorecruit is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a domiciliary care service in Sevenoaks. You will support the Registered Manager to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.

Lead and develop care teams, oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and quality audits, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting independence for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care at Senior/Coordinator/Manager level.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with daily operations of the domiciliary care service.
• Lead care teams, supervise staff, and support recruitment and training.
• Conduct care reviews, risk assessments, audits, and quality assurance.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and develop service quality.
• Foster relationships with clients, families and health professionals.
• Assist with scheduling, deployment of staff and service growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Staff development

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Care compliance

Relationship building

Driving licence

Job description

Are you an experienced care leader looking for your next opportunity to make a genuine difference? We are recruiting for a compassionate and driven Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a well-established domiciliary care service in Sevenoaks.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Care Coordinator, Care Manager, Deputy Manager, or Team Leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, supporting staff development, and helping people remain independent within their own homes.

The Role

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care while supporting the day-to-day operations of the service. You will lead by example, champion excellent care standards, and help drive growth and performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the daily management and operation of the domiciliary care service.
  
• Ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care that promotes independence and dignity.
  
• Supervise, mentor, and support care teams to achieve excellent outcomes for clients.
  
• Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
  
• Conduct care reviews, risk assessments, spot checks, supervisions, and quality audits.
  
• Support rota management and ensure effective deployment of care staff.
  
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and best practice standards.
  
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
  
• Monitor service quality, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to continuous service development.
  
• Support business growth through exceptional customer service, occupancy development, and retention initiatives.
  
• Assist with investigations, complaints management, safeguarding concerns, and incident reporting where required.
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within domiciliary care at Senior Carer, Care Coordinator, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, or similar level.
  
• Strong understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, and care compliance.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  
• Passion for developing and supporting care teams.
  
• Confidence building relationships with clients, families, and professionals.
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of care regulations and quality standards.
  
• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000.
  
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  
• Ongoing training and funded qualifications.
  
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
  
• Regular supervision and personal development planning.
  
• Recognition and reward initiatives.
  
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
  
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
  
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and values-led care service.
  

This role offers the chance to join a provider that genuinely values compassionate leadership, high-quality care, and positive outcomes for both clients and staff. If you are passionate about supporting others and want to take the next step in your management career, we would love to hear from you.