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Deputy Care Manager

Home Instead


Job Location:

Polegate - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 November 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

You know what great care looks like. Now is the time to help us deliver it.

Think about the best care youve ever seen. A Care Professional who knew exactly how someone liked their tea. A care plan built around the person not the paperwork. A family who could finally stop worrying.

Thats what we do every day at Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham and were looking for a Deputy Care Manager to help us do more of it.

If youre an experienced care leader who wants to spend less time firefighting and more time making a real difference this could be the role youve been waiting for.

Why this role is different

Youll have time to care properly. Our visits are never rushed so you can build genuine relationships with the people we support and the Care Professionals you lead.

Youll shape peoples lives from the very first conversation. From the first consultation through to matching each client with the right Care Professional youll see the difference your decisions make.

Youll grow people. Mentoring supervising and training our Care Professionals is at the heart of this role. When they shine youll know you played a part.

Youll be backed by a team who genuinely care. Youll work closely with our Care Manager as a trusted right hand helping to lead a service our community can rely on.


Qualifications :

Youll be a great fit if you have

  • A Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience delivering a wide range of personal care
  • Experience of overseeing medication in a supervisory role
  • Sound knowledge of Health and Social Care legislation including confidentiality
  • Confidence with technology and the patience to help others get to grips with it
  • Good IT skills across Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and video calls
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Willingness to take part in our on-call rota which may occasionally involve providing care
  • A warm organised and flexible approach and the ability to put people at ease quickly

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Health Insurance (once probation period completed)
  • Additional payment for the on-call duty

Make your next move count

If you want a role where you can truly see the difference you make wed love to hear from you!

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Each Home Instead franchise office is independently owned and operated.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Home Instead is the worldÂ’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CARE Professional t ... View more

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