Job Ref: AUR1575
Branch: Kenwood Nursing Home
Location: Kenwood Nursing Home, London (North)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 42 (24 supernumerary)
Posted date: 15/06/2026
Closing date: 17/07/2026
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career?
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in your community while leading a dedicated care team?
At Aurem Care, we are looking for a compassionate, committed and driven Deputy Manager (Clinical) to support the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care.
As Deputy Manager (Clinical), you will work closely with the Home Manager to lead the nursing and care teams, ensuring high-quality clinical care is consistently delivered to our residents.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support staff development, maintain clinical excellence and drive continuous improvement across the home.
- Support the Home Manager in developing and implementing service improvements
- Provide strong leadership to the nursing and care teams
- Supervise and support nurses through day-to-day management and clinical supervision
- Mentor and develop nurses to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Work closely with GPs and healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive the best care
- Ensure care delivery is tailored to each resident’s individual needs
- Maintain high clinical standards, including infection control and medication management
- Monitor care practices and ensure compliance with best practice and regulatory standards
- Ensure staff training is completed and embedded into daily practice
- Promote safeguarding, dignity and person-centred care at all times
- Support audits, compliance and regulatory requirements (including CQC standards)
- Ensure clear communication and effective handovers across the team
We are looking for someone who is:
- A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN
- Experienced in a Deputy or leadership role within a care setting
- Clinically strong with excellent care planning knowledge
- A confident leader with the ability to inspire and support teams
- Knowledgeable of CQC standards and compliance requirements
- A strong communicator with residents, families and professionals
- Organised, proactive and able to manage day-to-day operations
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Full-time contract, 42 hours per week
- Supernumerary hours: 24 (2 days per week)
- £26 per hour (£56,784 per annum, full-time equivalent)
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- NMC revalidation support
- Life insurance
- Free DBS (TCs apply)
- Free or discounted meals
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension
- Wagestream – access your pay when you need it
- Employee Assistance Programme (including mental health support)
- Ongoing training and development, including eLearning and funded apprenticeships
- Annual salary review
- A supportive culture where our people are valued and empowered
We are proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home Group by carehome.co.uk, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care and strong team culture.
Our homes are built on the belief that“people care about people”, creating warm, welcoming environments where residents and staff can thrive.
Our values underpin everything we do:
Diversity | Integrity | Fun | Commitment | Connection
Please note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Kenwood nursing home in North London is a charming converted Victorian home for up to 32 people who require nursing care or who are living with dementia. Led by a caring friendly team, alongside comfortable living accommodation, en-suite facilities, conservatory leading to a well-tended garden, you’ll really feel at home. We can provide a variety of types of care, dependent on your assessed requirements. There are 32 bedrooms, 21 of which are en suite, arranged over two floors and serviced by two lifts. Kenwood is the ideal place for individuals who require specialist dementia care, and with 24-hour nurse call systems, smoke detectors in every room and detailed person-centred care plans, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands with us. We provide activities and events, organise hair appointments, arrange visits from healthcare professionals, serve delicious freshly cooked meals, and encourage your independence as much as possible. At Kenwood, we understand that you are unique and will work with you and your family to provide a person-centred care plan, for your comfort and well-being.
