Deputy Manager – Home Care and Specialist Care

Join Our Compassionate and Professional Team at SCA!

• Job Title: Deputy Manager – Home Care and Specialist Care
• Location: Southampton
• Salary: £30,735,54 per year
• Working Hours: Full Time working Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Reporting to: Registered Manager for Home Care and Specialist Care

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in leadership?

At SCA (Social Care in Action), we’re dedicated to empowering people to live independently in their own homes, with dignity, compassion and support. We are looking for a Deputy Manager for Home Care and Specialist Care to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of high-quality, person-centred care services.

About The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Managers in delivering a safe, compliant, and effective care service across both our Home Care and Specialist Care divisions. You will play a critical role in:

• Ensuring service delivery aligns with CQC standards and our organisation’s values.
• Supervising and developing frontline care teams and office-based staff.
• Monitoring care delivery, audits, training compliance, and staff performance.
• Leading on safeguarding, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Overseeing care packages, supporting rota management, and managing emergency care cover.
• Promoting customer wellbeing using models such as PERMA and Positive Behavioural Support.
• This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone passionate about both operational excellence and improving lives through care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a compassionate, organised and driven leader with:

• Experience in domiciliary and/or specialist care
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, risk assessments, and person-centred planning
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• A proactive approach to service delivery, quality and staff wellbeing
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care – or willingness to work towards it
• Strong IT literacy including Microsoft Office and care systems (e.g. PASS, QCS, Care Planner)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Desirable:

• Prior management or coordination experience in care settings
• Familiarity with CQC inspections, audits, and contract delivery
• Experience in staff recruitment, training, and retention

Why Work with SCA?

• Make a real difference every day
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Travel allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Be part of a respected, values-led not-for-profit organisation

Apply Today!

Join us in delivering outstanding care — and empowering people to live their best lives.

Important Info

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA.

SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. SCA has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

SCA is based and operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Please note we will not be able to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work or candidates who do not currently reside within the local area.