Deputy Care Manager
DEPUTY CARE MANAGER
Full Time: Up to 40 Hours per Week + On Call Duties
Salary: £31,000 per annum+ Bonus Scheme
Location: Eastleigh
Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?
At Guardian Angel Carers, we do things differently. We believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people, and we are looking for a passionate, organised and compassionate Deputy Care Manager to join our growing team.
Why Join Guardian Angel Carers?
We are proud of our strong, values-led culture and are looking for someone who truly lives and breathes compassionate, professional and person-centred care.
As our Deputy Care Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of our care service, supporting our clients, CareAngels and office team while helping us maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Leadership Team, building meaningful relationships with our clients and their families while supporting the effective and compliant delivery of our services.
A genuine opportunity to progress to Registered Manager
If you are ambitious, motivated and ready to take the next step in your care management career, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop towards becoming a Registered Manager.
You will receive structured support, mentoring and hands-on development, with a clear pathway to progress into the Registered Manager role for our Eastleigh service as you develop your skills, experience and leadership capabilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the service
Ensuring care plans remain person-centred, accurate and responsive to changing needs
Monitoring quality, best practice and compliance across the service
Supporting and developing CareAngels and members of the wider care team
Investigating concerns, complaints, safeguarding matters and service quality issues appropriately
Supporting audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Liaising professionally with clients, families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams
Supporting office operations and regulatory compliance processes
Deputising for the Registered Manager when required and appropriate
Participating in the on-call rota as part of the senior team
Contributing to the continued growth and development of the service
What We’re Looking For
Has previous management or supervisory experience within a care environment
Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills
Demonstrates professionalism, compassion and reliability
Can support, motivate and develop others positively
Understands person-centred care and quality standards
Works well independently and as part of a team
Excellent knowledge of care legislation and compliance is a must
NVQ Level 5/BA or above
Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the ambition and potential to develop into a Registered Manager.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
A clear development pathway towards Registered Manager
A supportive and welcoming leadership team
A positive workplace culture where your voice matters
The opportunity to genuinely make a difference every day
A growing and ambitious company with strong values
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and supporting others to thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Join a company where quality care and people truly come first.
Call 02381 98 00 11 in our Recruitment Team for information or for an informal chat to answer your questions.