Deputy Care Manager in Denton, North West

Deputy Manager Homecare

Location: Denton (covering Manchester and Tameside)

Salary: Up to £35K depending on experience, plus on-call and bonus

Ready to take the next step in your homecare career?

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Deputy Manager to join our Denton hub, supporting the delivery of homecare services across the Manchester and Tameside area. This branch operates on the Manchester local authority contract, so you'll be working at the heart of a busy, fast-paced service with real scale.

Whether you're already a Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge, or you're a Senior Care Coordinator ready to step up, this is your opportunity to develop into a future leader with an organisation that will genuinely invest in your growth.

You'll work alongside the Registered Manager day to day, playing a key role in the operational running of the service. This isn't a back-seat role — you'll be hands-on, making decisions, solving problems, and helping to drive the service forward.

Why Routes is the perfect place to grow:

We know stepping into management can feel like a big leap — that's why we've built a support structure designed to help you succeed, not sink.

You'll have backup at every turn:

• Centralised support teams — HR, Payroll, Quality, and Marketing teams handling the admin so you can focus on the service
• Our in-house recruitment team — No more recruitment headaches. We recruit our own staff and have zero agency use, so you'll always have the team you need
• Routes Academy — Ongoing training and development, including support towards your NVQ Level 5 if you haven't completed it yet
• Senior Leadership Team access — Regular support, mentoring, and a culture where your voice matters
• Digital Care Plans — Modern systems that make operations efficient from day one
• Dedicated IT support — Friendly tech team on hand whenever you need them

Plus all the benefits you'd expect:

• Wellbeing and financial support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 25 days holiday, additional bank holidays PLUS an extra day off for your birthday
• Pension Scheme to secure your future
• Competitive salary plus attractive performance-based bonus
• A genuinely supportive workplace culture (seriously, we're good people!)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a senior homecare role — Deputy Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Field Care Supervisor, or similar in a domiciliary care setting
• A solid understanding of CQC regulations and standards
• Experience managing or coordinating care packages and care worker teams
• Strong organisational and time management skills — you'll be juggling a lot
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it — we can support completion)
• A natural leader who can motivate, support, and hold a team to account
• Someone who's not afraid to get stuck in and lead from the front
• The ambition to develop into a Registered Manager in the future

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service across Manchester and Tameside
• Stepping in to lead the service in the Registered Manager's absence
• Managing and supporting care staff — rotas, supervisions, competency checks, and performance
• Ensuring care plans are person-centred, up to date, and being followed
• Maintaining CQC compliance and supporting inspection readiness
• Building relationships with service users, families, and commissioners
• Handling queries, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and care
• Supporting the mobilisation and delivery of the Manchester local authority contract
• Contributing to service growth, quality improvement, and team development

This is more than just a job — it's your launchpad.

For 15 years, Routes has been delivering high-quality homecare that puts people first. We're looking for someone who wants to learn, lead, and grow with us.

If you've got the experience, the work ethic, and the ambition, let's talk.

Apply today and take control of your career journey.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Routes Healthcare, a 10000 person sized company who are categorized as a Direct Employer.