Deputy Manager - Domiciliary Care

Bright Selection Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Selection Ltd invites applications from an experienced Deputy Manager to join their domiciliary care branch in Eastbourne, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care within the local community.

The role offers scope to lead day-to-day service operations, manage staff rotas, and work closely with the Registered Manager to drive service improvement and branch growth while ensuring compliance with CQC standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Manager or Senior Care Coordinator in domiciliary care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance.
• Good working knowledge of IT and care management systems.
• Ability to communicate with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the service and branch performance.
• Report into the Registered Manager.
• Oversee staff rotas and scheduling to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a key contact for clients, families, and external professionals.
• Ensure care delivery remains compliant with legislation and CQC standards.
• Deliver supervision, learning & development, and quality improvements for branch growth.

Skills

Domiciliary care experience

CQC regulations

Care management systems

Stakeholder communication

Business development (desirable)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join an established domiciliary care provider at their branch in the Eastbourne area, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care across the local community.

With five branches across England and a supportive senior management structure in place, this role offers strong long-term development and the chance to play a key part in the branch's ongoing success.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager / Senior Care Coordinator / Care Coordinator role within domiciliary care.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations and compliance standards.
• Good working knowledge of IT and care management systems.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with care staff, clients, and stakeholders via phone, email, and in person.
• Experience supporting business development and growth within domiciliary care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of the service and branch performance.
• Reporting into the Registered Manager.
• Overseeing and managing staff rotas, ensuring safe and effective scheduling and continuity of care.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, families, and external professionals, supporting excellent service delivery.
• Ensuring care delivery remains fully compliant with legislation, CQC standards, and best practice.
• Delivering team supervision, learning & development, and quality improvements, contributing to branch development and growth.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Up to £34,000 PA DOE