Avanti Homecare
Deputy Care Manager

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Deputy Care Manager
Department: Management
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Ripley
Compensation: £36,900 / year
Description
Summary
- Location: Based at our Ripley branch - Old Post Office Building, Market Place, Ripley DE5 3FJ
- Areas covered: Approximately a 3 mile radius from the Ripley branch
- Contract: Full-time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)
- Salary: £36,900 per year
- Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
About Avanti
At Avanti Homecare, we're proud to deliver outstanding homecare across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. We're a family-run organisation built on strong relationships, high standards, and genuinely caring about both our clients and our people. We're now looking for someone who can help keep our branch organised, responsive, and running smoothly. This is a great first step into management for someone with strong organisation, administration, communication, and customer service skills.
Lead. Support. Make a Difference.
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our leadership team on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
This is an operational leadership role where you'll work alongside the Registered Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy home care service. You'll play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring clients continue to receive safe, person-centred support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing people, and making a real difference every day.
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About the role
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll help provide leadership across the branch by:
- Supporting the safe and effective day-to-day running of the service.
- Leading, coaching, and developing carers and office staff.
- Managing client care, quality, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
- Handling operational issues, performance concerns, and difficult conversations with professionalism and fairness.
- Using audits, systems, and performance information to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Building positive relationships with clients, families, professionals, and the wider team.
- Participating in the paid management on-call rota (currently one week in four).
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
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Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who combines strong operational judgement with genuine care for people.
You'll be someone who:
- Leads with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
- Builds trust quickly and communicates clearly.
- Remains calm under pressure and makes sound decisions.
- Notices when standards begin to slip and takes action early.
- Coaches and develops others while maintaining high expectations.
- Organises priorities effectively and keeps multiple workstreams moving.
- Works collaboratively and enjoys being part of a supportive leadership team.
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What you'll bring
Essential:
- Experience in a leadership or management role within health or social care.
- Good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
- Experience leading teams, managing performance, and supporting staff development.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.


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Desirable:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Experience within domiciliary care.
Benefits
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Why join Avanti?
At Avanti Homecare, we believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people. We invest in our leaders, encourage continuous development, and create an environment where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a difference.
You'll join a leadership team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while building a positive culture for both clients and colleagues.
- Competitive salary package, including additional pay for on-call
- Paid training and professional development
- Annual pay reviews to keep salaries in line with inflation
- On-site parking
- A supportive, family-run environment dedicated to the wellbeing of both clients and staff
- The chance to be part of a growing team focused on delivering outstanding homecare
- Pension - Employer contributions
- Blue Light Card - Eligible to apply for the Blue Light Card and get access to discounts and rewards
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