Deputy Manager – Nursing Home
We are a local family-run business who have been providing care home and domiciliary care services for 39 years. It is our passion to provide the best possible care, support and environment for the people we have the pleasure of caring for.
We operate a 37-bed nursing home and an 18-bed residential home, with a strong focus on delivering high standards of care, supporting our residents’ wellbeing and creating a positive environment for both residents and staff.
We pride ourselves on doing our utmost for our staff and ensuring they receive high-quality training, development and support.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team. This is a 24-hour role, combining hands-on nursing support with deputy management responsibilities. The role will consist of 12 hours working on the floor supporting residents and staff, and 12 hours carrying out Deputy Manager duties.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth running of the home, maintaining high standards of care and supporting the wider team.
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrated strong leadership abilities, sound clinical knowledge, and a commitment to supporting and developing their colleagues within their current role. We are looking for an individual who is a positive team player, leads by example, and is ready to take the next step in their career within care home management.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
- Complete general nursing duties and provide clinical support to residents and staff.
- Ensure the highest possible standards of care are maintained by assessing residents’ needs, wishes and preferences.
- Develop, review and update care plans to meet residents’ physical, social and psychological needs.
- Promote independence, dignity, choice and person-centred care.
- Oversee all aspects of medication management during your shifts.
- Support, guide, teach and mentor staff in line with the NMC Code and professional standards.
- Work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication and positive outcomes for residents.
- Support audits, quality monitoring and continuous improvement within the service.
- Assist with staff supervision, training and development.
- Act as a positive role model for the care team.
- Support the Registered Manager with on-call responsibilities, including every other weekend.
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to the team across the service.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
