Job Title:
Care Manager /
Deputy Registered Manager
Salary:
£32,000 – £34,000 per year + mileage reimbursement (30p/mile)
Location:
Burton upon Trent & Derby (within 10-mile radius preferred)
Holidays:
20 days plus bank holidays
Additional Benefits:
MOT fee covered, £75 annual contribution towards car servicing, regular social events
Sponsorship:
Not available
About the Role
We are looking for a
Deputy Registered Manager / Care Manager
to support the Registered Manager and play a key role in the continued growth of our domiciliary care service. The role sits between the Registered Manager and the care team, providing day-to-day leadership, ensuring compliance, and helping to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with supervisory experience in domiciliary care who is looking to step up and potentially progress into a future Registered Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service.
* Supervise, mentor, and develop care team leaders and caregivers.
* Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered.
* Act as a main point of contact for clients and families, building strong relationships.
* Support with compliance, audits, and quality assurance in line with CQC standards.
* Participate in the on-call rota and provide hands-on support when needed.
* Assist with recruitment, training, and retention initiatives to support service growth.
About You
* Domiciliary care experience
(essential).
* Supervisory experience
within a care setting.
* Minimum
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
(Level 4/5 desirable, or willingness to complete).
* Strong leadership skills with a values-driven, hands-on approach.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential).
* Willingness to be flexible and support on-call requirements.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of
£32,000 – £34,000
.
* Mileage reimbursement at
30p per mile
.
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Extra perks including
MOT fee coverage and £75 towards annual car servicing
.
* Regular social events and a supportive team culture.
* A genuine opportunity for career progression to
Registered Manager
.