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Deputy Care Manager

North Shields
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
North Shields, North Tyneside
£29,000 - £32,000 GBP yearly
Health / Social Care
JOB DESCRIPTION DEPUTY CARE MANAGER

NORTH SHIELDS NEWCASTLE £29000 - £32000

We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Care Manager to support a domiciliary care service in North Shields, Newcastle. A relatively young branch and part of a large national group, they are looking for a vibrant, energetic Deputy Manager with a UK drivers licence and own car to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong care professional to play a role in the day-to-day running of the service, supporting the Registered Manager to drive quality and compliance.

Duties

Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the domiciliary care service

Help maintain high standards of quality and compliance with CQC regulations

Lead, support and develop the care and office teams

Oversee care planning, assessments, reviews and risk management

Support with safeguarding concerns, incidents and investigations

Monitor quality through audits, spot checks and service reviews

Build strong relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals

Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, quality and person-centred care

Requirements

Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Care Manager, Team Manager within domiciliary/home care

Good understanding of CQC regulations and compliance

Experience leading and supporting care teams

Strong knowledge of care planning, safeguarding and quality assurance

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A proactive and hands-on approach to management

Level 3 to Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

£29,000 - £32,000 basic salary + pension after probation period

Career progression opportunities

Professional training and development

Permanent, full-time position