Fulltime (Including Participation in the On-Call Rota)
Derby
27378.00 / Per Year
Ref: SHS-DCM2026
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operational management of Shiloh Healthcare Services Ltd, including domiciliary care, supported living care services.
The post holder will help ensure that services are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led in line with CQC regulations, company policies, contractual requirements, and best practice. The role includes supporting quality assurance, staff supervision, safeguarding, compliance, performance monitoring, and service improvement.
The Deputy Manager will also support the growth and development of the service by maintaining positive relationships with commissioners, professionals, families, and other stakeholders. They will deputise for the Registered Manager when required and provide strong leadership to ensure high-quality care and support across all service areas.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
• Support the Registered Manager with the daily running of Shiloh Healthcare’s domiciliary care, supported living, and extra care services.
• Ensure care visits and support packages are delivered safely, consistently, and in line with agreed care plans.
• Respond promptly to operational issues, including late or missed calls, staffing concerns, incidents, and emergencies.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.
Quality Assurance & CQC Compliance
• Support compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and the key areas of Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led.
• Conduct and support regular audits of:
• Care plans and risk assessments
• MAR charts and medication practices
• Daily care records and electronic logs
• Incidents, accidents, complaints, and safeguarding records
• Support preparation for CQC inspections, local authority monitoring visits, and contract reviews.
• Help implement and monitor action plans following audits, complaints, incidents, or inspection outcomes.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
• Act as Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, escalated, and followed up in line with company policy and local authority procedures.
• Oversee and review risk assessments, including falls, moving and handling, medication, nutrition, skin integrity, behaviour, and environmental risks.
• Work effectively with social workers, safeguarding teams, district nurses, occupational therapists, families, and other professionals.
Staff Leadership, Supervision & Development
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to care staff and senior carers.
• Carry out supervisions, spot checks, appraisals, and performance reviews in line with company procedures.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, and probation reviews for new staff.
• Address poor performance, attendance concerns, and failure to follow company policies promptly and professionally.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, respectful, and professional working culture.
Care Planning & Person-Centred Practice
• Support the development, review, and implementation of person-centred care plans.
• Ensure care and support reflect each person’s needs, preferences, culture, risks, and desired outcomes.
• Support complex care packages and attend multidisciplinary meetings where required.
• Maintain good communication with service users, families, representatives, and professionals.
Administration, Systems & Reporting
• Ensure records are accurate, up to date, confidential, and compliant with GDPR.
• Support rota planning to promote continuity of care and safe staffing levels.
• Use electronic care management systems effectively.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and updates for the Registered Manager and senior leadership team.
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Willingness to complete, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
• Experience in domiciliary care, supported living, extra care, or community-based services.
• Good knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, person-centred care, and quality standards.
• Experience supervising, supporting, and managing care staff.
• Experience completing audits, supervisions, spot checks, investigations, and care reviews.
• Confident using electronic care planning or rota systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills.
Required
Driven and self-motivated.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Personal Attributes
• Professional, approachable, and reliable.
• Compassionate and person-centred.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and able to resolve problems effectively.
• Confident leader and positive role model for Shiloh Healthcare staff.
• Committed to promoting dignity, independence, safeguarding, and high-quality care.
Why Join Shiloh Healthcare Services?
At Shiloh Healthcare Services, we are committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care that enables children and adults to live fulfilling, safe, and independent lives. We invest in our staff and provide:
• Competitive salary.
• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and management.
• Employee recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
Shiloh Healthcare Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification, and safer recruitment checks in line with CQC and Home Office requirements.