Deputy Manager – Domiciliary Care
Company: Lakem Care Limited
Location: Carlisle, CA2
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About Lakem Care Limited
Lakem Care Limited is a dedicated domiciliary care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Carlisle and the surrounding areas. We are committed to helping people maintain their independence while receiving compassionate, safe, and reliable care.
We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of our growing domiciliary care service.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. You will support the Registered Manager with the operational management of the service, staff supervision, compliance, quality assurance, and the delivery of exceptional care to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the domiciliary care service.
- Conduct client assessments, reviews, and risk assessments.
- Develop and update person-centred care plans.
- Carry out spot checks, quality assurance visits, and staff competency assessments.
- Support the recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing development of care staff.
- Assist with rota management to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
- Investigate incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and accidents as required.
- Build strong relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and local stakeholders.
- Participate in the on-call rota and provide operational support when required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within domiciliary care.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Good knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and relevant legislation.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- The right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for progression
- Supportive and friendly management team
- Company pension
- Paid annual leave
- Employee recognition programme
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your local community
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
