Deputy Manager

Job summary

Package Description: Agincare Enable are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to help lead in multiple sites across our Hampshire region in Southampton, Fareham & Gosport. At Agincare, were passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals and enjoy the best possible quality of life and we know that exceptional leadership makes all the difference. About The Role Reporting to the Registered Manager, as Deputy Manager you will be responsible for providing operational management support, leadership, and oversight across multiple services within the Hampshire region in Southampton, Fareham & Gosport. You will support in delivering a safe, caring, responsive, effective, and well-led service for both the people we support and staff, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are maintained in line with organisational and regulatory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will ensure that individual needs are regularly reviewed to meet current requirements, and that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety are consistently maintained across all services. You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the services, assuming full responsibility in their absence.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Manager at Agincare Enable, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing multiple services in Southampton, Fareham, and Gosport. Reporting to the Registered Manager, your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards, supporting leadership and development of staff, and maintaining high standards of care. You will manage operations, quality assurance KPIs, promote business relationships, oversee staff rotas, and support budget management. Additionally, you will contribute to meetings, manage safeguarding concerns, act as a role model, and undertake on-call duties. A valid UK Driving License and experience in leadership within the care sector are necessary.

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider in the UK, dedicated to delivering holistic and person-centred care. Since 1986, Agincare has expanded significantly, employing over 4,500 team members across more than 100 locations in England. These include care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, and supported living properties. As signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers in living independently and offers a guaranteed interview for them. Their services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery.

Details

• Date posted: 21 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1540145606
• Job locations: Enable, Southampton & Gosport, SO30 4BG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Agincare Enable are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to help lead in multiple sites across our Hampshire region in Southampton, Fareham & Gosport. At Agincare, were passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals and enjoy the best possible quality of life and we know that exceptional leadership makes all the difference.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, as Deputy Manager you will be responsible for providing operational management support, leadership, and oversight across multiple services within the Hampshire region inSouthampton, Fareham & Gosport.

You will support in delivering a safe, caring, responsive, effective, and well-led service for both the people we support and staff, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are maintained in line with organisational and regulatory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

You will ensure that individual needs are regularly reviewed to meet current requirements, and that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety are consistently maintained across all services.

You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the services, assuming full responsibility in their absence.

• To support the Registered Manager with oversight of multiple services, ensuring compliance is maintained at all times in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
• To support the Registered Manager with line management, leadership, and development of staff across your services, including Care Managers, Seniors, and Support Workers.
• To ensure that operational and quality assurance KPIs are consistently met, working closely with the Registered Manager to drive continuous improvement.
• To actively promote the business and maintain positive relationships with people we support, families, professionals, and stakeholders through excellent communication and customer service.
• To prepare, manage, and oversee staff rotas across services, ensuring resources are effectively utilised and care delivery remains consistent.
• To support the Registered Manager in budget management and promote financial discipline across services.
• To ensure that Agincare Enables values of holistic, person-centred care are embedded across all services, supporting individuals to achieve positive, outcome-based goals.
• To support the Registered Manager in ensuring all safeguarding concerns and notifiable events are managed appropriately and reported to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) within required timescales.
• To attend and contribute to meetings as required, ensuring actions are clearly identified and followed through to completion.
• To undertake shifts within services where required, role modelling best practice and supporting teams to deliver high-quality care that promotes independence.
• To act as a role model in adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• To undertake on-call duties as part of a rota system, ensuring effective out-of-hours support is available across the services.
• Any other duties that are commensurate with the role and level of responsibility.
• QCF Level 4 or 5/RMA/Health & Social Care or prepared to undertake
• Previous Leadership and Management experience in a similar environment or proven experience as a Senior Support Worker
• Demonstrate up to date knowledge of the care sector and the regulatory framework
• Proven IT experience, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills at a range of levels
• Must have a valid UK Driving License

Agincare is a family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme

About Agincare

Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.