Deputy Care Manager
Dartford, Kent
Domiciliary Care
If you are experienced in Healthcare Management and looking for a new opportunity, then Tezlom have the job for you!
Maybe you are a Team Leader or a Care Coordinator wanting to step up or maybe you are already a Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge, either way this is great opportunity!
Job Description
To support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality domiciliary care service, ensuring clients receive safe, effective, and person-centred care. The Deputy Care Manager will provide leadership to care staff, monitor service quality, support compliance activities, and help maintain excellent standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Registered Manager in the daily operation of the service.
- Ensure care is delivered in accordance with CQC standards, the Care Act, safeguarding requirements, and company policies.
- Conduct client assessments, care plan reviews, risk assessments, and spot checks.
- Monitor care quality and ensure care plans remain accurate and up to date.
- Supervise, support, and develop Caregivers and Senior Caregivers through regular supervision and performance reviews.
- Assist with staff induction, training, and ongoing development.
- Investigate and respond to concerns, incidents, complaints, and safeguarding matters appropriately.
- Complete audits and quality assurance checks, supporting continuous improvement across the service.
- Build positive relationships with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in the on-call rota and provide operational support as required.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in domiciliary care, senior care, care coordination, or a supervisory/management role.
- Good knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and person-centred care.
- Experience completing care assessments, care plans, and risk assessments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to support and motivate care teams to deliver outstanding care.
- Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (minimum).
- Working towards or willing to undertake a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Personal Qualities
- Compassionate and client-focused.
- Professional, organised, and reliable.
- Positive and supportive leader.
- Strong attention to detail and compliance.
- Committed to delivering high-quality care and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, apply today and be part of something special.
INDPERM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
