Deputy Manager

Health Recruit Network; Newsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Deputy Manager for a domiciliary care service in Eastbourne. The role focuses on supporting the Registered Manager, maintaining CQC-compliant care delivery, and ensuring safeguarding and quality standards are met.

You will oversee rotas, staff supervision, and documentation, while building strong relationships with service users, families, and professionals. A full UK driving licence is essential, with on-site duties and a clear progression path toward

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience with adult social services packages.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure CQC compliance, safeguarding, and quality standards are maintained
• Oversee care delivery, rotas, staff supervision, and documentation
• Maintain positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals

Skills

Domiciliary care experience

CQC regulations knowledge

Adult social services packages

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Deputy Manager – Domiciliary Care

Location: EastbourneSalary: Up To £36,000 per annumHours: Full-Time, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSponsorship: Not available

We are working exclusively with an established domiciliary care provider in East Sussex to recruit a Deputy Manager. This is a great opportunity for a senior care professional ready to step up, with a clear progression pathway towards Registered Manager within two years.

The Role

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure CQC compliance, safeguarding, and quality standards are maintained
• Oversee care delivery, rotas, staff supervision, and documentation
• Maintain positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals

On-call commitment — 1 in 6 weeks

Requirements

• Experience within domiciliary care in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Good understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding
• Experience with adult social services packages
• Full UK driving licence — essential
• Motivated to progress into a Registered Manager role

Commutable Areas

Eastbourne, Seaford, Lewes, Hailsham, Polegate, Newhaven, Brighton and surrounding areas.