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Deputy Manager – Client’s Home Care Service in Wigan
About the Role
At Beluga Rox, we’re seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading our client’s home care service based in Wigan. Our client is a Top 20-rated home care group with six consecutive years of recognition, delivering exceptional care to enrich independence within the local community.
The organisation upholds strong family values and fosters a supportive culture. With over 25 branches spanning the North West, Lakes, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, they provide over a million care hours annually. Their award-winning in-house training team, led by Registered Nurses, has earned the Princess Royal Training Award, ensuring you’ll receive comprehensive support in your role.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a vital part in:
- Supporting the Registered Manager
- Ensuring smooth service delivery daily
- Maintaining compliance with health and social care standards
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Responsibilities
Business and Administrative Support
- Assist in managing business controls to maintain efficient operations
- Follow the business model to ensure seamless day-to-day service delivery
Recruitment & Compliance
- Support the recruitment of care workers, ensuring compliance with:
- Application forms
- DBS checks
- Reference checks
Marketing & Customer Engagement
- Oversee communication strategies to promote branch services
- Ensure marketing efforts attract new interest from:
- Potential and existing customers
- Family members, advocates, and professionals
Market Development & Growth
- Assess opportunities for expanding services including:
- Home care
- Supported living
- Live-in care
- Complex care
- Complex Mental Health support
Operational & Performance Management
- Handle clerical duties for branch administration, including:
- Managing on-call rosters
- Monitor workforce performance
- Evaluate and implement newly recruited staff inductions
- Oversee, create, and review care plans for new and existing clients
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Ideal Candidate Requirements
- Experience in a similar healthcare/social care environment
- Relevant experience in a management role within this sector
- Qualification in Health and Social Care Leadership at Level 3 or above (With proven ability to lead teams effectively)
- Full driving license & access to a vehicle
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
- Resilience & confidence when facing challenging situations
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Private medical coverage
- Company pension scheme
- Team-building activities
- Dress-down Fridays (relaxed work environment)
Next Steps
To explore this Deputy Manager role, contact: 📞 Holly at Beluga Rox: 01244 562-000 ✉️ Email: holly@belugarox.co.uk
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