Job Description

We are seeking a committed and proactive Deputy Domiciliary Care Manager to join our team.

This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Registered Manager and take the lead during early mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends. With a balanced 2-week rolling shift pattern (37.5 hours/week average), you'll play a key role in supporting our care teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and delivering regular hands-on care as part of your split between a supernumerary function and care delivery role.

You will also participate in the on-call rota, helping us maintain safe and responsive services 24/7. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory experience in domiciliary or residential care, a strong understanding of CQC standards, and a passion for leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision:
- Lead the care team during scheduled shifts, offering guidance and support.
- Provide senior leadership cover during weekends and out-of-hours periods.
- Support performance management, staff supervisions, and training.

Quality & Compliance:
- Conduct spot checks, care reviews, audits, and compliance monitoring.
- Support medication audits and care documentation reviews.
- Report safeguarding or quality concerns in line with policy.

Operational Support:
- Assist with rota planning, short-notice cover, and service coordination.
- Liaise with the Registered Manager to ensure continuity of leadership.
- Attend unplanned care shift/calls if essential for service delivery in emergencies.
- Participate in the on-call rota, supporting out-of-hours queries, unplanned absences, and emergency issues.

Person Specification

Essential:
- Level 3 Health & Social Care (minimum)
- 2+ years in a senior care/supervisory role
- Excellent team leadership and problem-solving
- CQC regulations and safeguarding knowledge
- Reliable, flexible, calm under pressure
- Enhanced DBS
- Participation in on-call duties

Desirable:
- Level 4 or 5 Leadership qualification
- Experience in domiciliary care
- Strong IT and reporting skills
- Medication and risk management awareness
- Driving license and access to vehicle

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive:

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills or duties

Supreme Care Agency is committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to meet the needs of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. We embrace diversity and inclusion as a source of strength and innovation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Application question(s):

Do you have a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification?
Experience:

senior care/suprevisory: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025