Assistant Business Manager – Home Care | North Dublin

Right at Home | Flagship North Dublin Branch

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Salary: €40,000–€45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Operations

Reporting to: Business Manager – North Dublin

The Opportunity

Right at Home is seeking an experienced, motivated and solutions-focused Deputy Business Manager to join the leadership team at our flagship North Dublin branch, based in Blanchardstown.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional with strong leadership and operational management skills who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the Business Manager, you will play a central role in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting a high-performing team and ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, reliable and person-centred home care services across North Dublin.

We are looking for a confident, hands-on leader who takes initiative, builds strong relationships and has the ability to balance operational demands with exceptional standards of client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Support the Business Manager in overseeing daily branch operations, ensuring effective service delivery, scheduling efficiency and continuity of care.

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach and support designated office staff, promoting accountability, collaboration and a positive working environment.

• Service Performance: Monitor care hours, staffing capacity, productivity and operational KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve agreed targets.

• Quality and Compliance: Support the maintenance of high standards in safeguarding, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and company policies.

• Client Experience: Oversee effective client onboarding, address service concerns and maintain positive relationships with clients, families and care teams.

• Workforce Development: Support recruitment, induction, employee engagement, retention and performance management activities.

• Business Performance: Assist with monitoring budgets, operational costs and workforce utilisation while supporting service development and sustainable business growth.

• Continuous Improvement: Work with the Business Manager and wider leadership team to implement improvements, strengthen operational processes and achieve branch objectives.

You will also deputise for the Business Manager when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and effective branch operations.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional who can take ownership of responsibilities, support employees and contribute to the successful management of a busy home care branch.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leadership or management role.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and support employees.

• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience coordinating operational activities and managing competing priorities.

• Good understanding of quality assurance, compliance and risk management.

• Strong IT, administrative and reporting skills.

• Ability to make informed decisions, work independently and contribute effectively to a management team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within home care, healthcare, social care or a similar regulated environment.

• Knowledge of HSE-funded home support services.

• Experience in workforce scheduling, recruitment and operational management.

• Understanding of budgets, productivity and business performance.

• Relevant qualification in Healthcare, Social Care, Business or Management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of €40,000–€45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• The opportunity to join the leadership team of our flagship North Dublin branch.

• A varied and rewarding role with genuine operational responsibility.

• Opportunities to develop leadership and management experience.

• A supportive working environment with an experienced regional and senior leadership team.

Our Values – Play Your PART

At Right at Home, our values guide how we support our clients, colleagues and communities.

Personable | Accountable | Real | Thrive

We believe that strong leadership is built on trust, accountability, open communication and a commitment to continuous improvement.

As Deputy Business Manager, you will play your PART by leading through example, supporting your colleagues and contributing to a workplace where both employees and clients can thrive.

Join Right at Home

If you are an experienced supervisor, team leader or manager looking for an opportunity to progress your career and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of high-quality home care, we would love to hear from you.

Join Right at Home and help shape the continued success of our flagship North Dublin branch.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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