Deputy Manager – Trelana Nursing Home
Location: Trelana Nursing Home, Cornwall
Salary: £45,500–£52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference
Trelana Nursing Home is a welcoming and well-supported 50-bed nursing home, proud to deliver outstanding, person-centred care to our residents.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our leadership team and help us continue deliver the highest standard of care
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a home where you'll be genuinely supported, working alongside a Registered Manager, a dedicated Clinical Lead, experienced nursing and administrative team. At Trelana, we believe great care starts with a great team. We invest in our staff, support our leaders, and are committed to making Trelana a place where both residents and colleagues can thrive.
About the Role
As a Deputy Manager you'll play a key role in the leadership and smooth running of the home, working closely with the Registered Manager and supported by a full complement of clinical, care and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the home
- Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence, maintaining continuity of care and operational standards
- Work closely with the Clinical Lead and nursing team to uphold excellent clinical and care standards
- Support staff supervision, training, mentoring, and development
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards through regular audits and quality monitoring
- Support with staffing levels and rotas alongside the nursing team
- Build strong, trusted relationships with residents, families, and external healthcare professionals
- Support incident reporting, investigations, and care plan reviews
- Champion a warm, person-centred culture with a focus on positive behaviour support
What We're Looking For:
- NMC-registered nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) desirable, or significant senior care management experience preferably within a nursing home setting
- NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or working towards) desirable
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A compassionate, resilient person with a passion for delivering high-quality care
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across the team
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary and Annual leave that increases by 1 day per year of service*
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free on-site parking
- Career progression opportunities within the home and wider organisation
- Full support from an experienced Registered Manager and Clinical Lead
- A strong nursing and administrative team to work alongside, with facilities and accounts managed by Head Office, so you can focus on leadership and care
- Free training and professional development opportunities
- Group Management team building days and Christmas party in a luxury hotel with overnight stay
Pay: £45,500.00-£52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
