Deputy Care Manager Outstanding CQC, Homecare.co.uk Top 20 London Provider 2026 | Salary: £34,000–£36,000

Company Description

Join One of London's Highest-Rated Home Care Providers

Exceptional people deserve exceptional employers.

At Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich, we're proud to be part of the UK's leading home care provider, rated Outstanding by the CQC and recognised as one of Homecare.co.uk's Top 20 Home Care Providers in London 2026.

We're looking for an ambitious, compassionate and driven Deputy Care Manager who wants to help lead an outstanding service and make a genuine difference every day.

Why You will Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary, £34,000–£36,000pa. depending on experience
• Outstanding CQC-rated employer
• Homecare.co.uk Top 20 London Provider 2026
• Industry-leading training and career development
• Supportive leadership team that invests in your success
• A culture where quality always comes before quantity
• The opportunity to change & improve lives of the elderly

Job Description

Working alongside our Care Manager, you'll help lead one of South London's most respected home care services, ensuring every client receives safe, compassionate and outstanding care.

You will:

• Support the Care Manager and field care supervisors to deliver outstanding care to our clients
• Use our AI tool to review & update daily visit records, care plans and risk assessments
• Conduct care consultations, complete care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure rigorous CQC compliance, conduct weekly care visit audits, taking any requisite action needed
• Maintain audit compliant care records, medication documentation and visit logs
• Support safeguarding, investigations and continuous quality improvement
• Work closely with scheduling, recruitment and training to deliver outstanding client care
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide occasional ad hoc care support

Qualifications

You will be an experienced care leader who thrives on developing people, solving problems and delivering excellence.

You will have:

• At least 3 years' experience in adult social care, ideally domiciliary care
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above)
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and best practice
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital and AI-based systems
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• live within a 60-minute drive of our Wandsworth office

Above all, you will be someone who leads by example, communicates brilliantly, takes pride in high standards and shares our passion for helping older people live well at home.

Additional Information

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for more than just another management role—if you want to build your career with one of the UK's most respected home care providers—we'd love to hear from you. Contact Nicole or Collette on 020 8871 0006 or send your CV to [email protected]