Summary
- Location: Based at our Ripley branch - Old Post Office Building, Market Place, Ripley DE5 3FJ
- Areas that our branch covers: We cover approximately a 3 mile radius from the Ripley branch
- Contract: Full-time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)
- Salary: £36,900 per year
- Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
About Avanti
At Avanti Homecare, we're proud to deliver outstanding homecare across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. We're a family run organisation built on strong relationships, high standards and genuinely caring about both our clients and our people. We're now looking for someone who can help keep our branch organised, responsive and running smoothly. This is a great first step into management for someone with strong organisation, administration, communication and customer service skills.
Lead. Support. Make a Difference.
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our leadership team on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
This is an operational leadership role where you'll work alongside the Registered Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy home care service. You'll play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring clients continue to receive safe, person-centred support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing people and making a real difference every day.
About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll help provide leadership across the branch by:
- Supporting the safe and effective day-to-day running of the service.
- Leading, coaching and developing carers and office staff.
- Managing client care, quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
- Handling operational issues, performance concerns and difficult conversations with professionalism and fairness.
- Using audits, systems and performance information to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Building positive relationships with clients, families, professionals and the wider team.
- Participating in the paid management on-call rota (currently one week in four).
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who combines strong operational judgement with genuine care for people.
You'll be someone who:
- Leads with integrity, professionalism and compassion.
- Builds trust quickly and communicates clearly.
- Remains calm under pressure and makes sound decisions.
- Notices when standards begin to slip and takes action early.
- Coaches and develops others while maintaining high expectations.
- Organises priorities effectively and keeps multiple workstreams moving.
- Works collaboratively and enjoys being part of a supportive leadership team.
What you'll bring
Essential:
- Experience in a leadership or management role within health or social care.
- Good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality assurance.
- Experience leading teams, managing performance and supporting staff development.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Experience within domiciliary care.
Why join Avanti?
At Avanti Homecare, we believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people. We invest in our leaders, encourage continuous development and create an environment where people are trusted, supported and empowered to make a difference.
You'll join a leadership team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while building a positive culture for both clients and colleagues.
- Competitive salary package, including additional pay for on-call
- Paid training and professional development
- Annual pay reviews to keep salaries in line with inflation
- On-site parking
- A supportive, family-run environment dedicated to the wellbeing of both clients and staff
- The chance to be part of a growing team focused on delivering outstanding homecare
- Pension - Employer contributions
- Blue Light Card - Eligible to apply for the Blue Light Card and get access to discounts and rewards
How to apply
Please click apply and attach your CV and a cover letter telling us why your knowledge, skills and experience suit this role. Please also outline the experience you have with digital rotas and the systems used. Please note: We love AI (we use it too!) - but your cover letter is your chance to tell us about you. Please write it in your own voice so we can get to know the real person behind the application.
Founded in 2018, we are multi-award winning family run business based in Derbyshire. We have a branch located in Ilkeston and Long Eaton and Ripley. Our care team are very much at the heart of our business and we want to make sure you are supported, valued and listened to so that you are the best version of yourself and able to provide exceptional care to our clients.
