Deputy Manager (Nursing Home)
Company: Pure Med Recruitment
Location: Newport, wales
Salary: From £45,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Core hours Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 (Flexibility for days, nights, and on-call rotation required)
IMPORTANT VISA SPONSORSHIP NOTICE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.About the Role
Pure Med Recruitment is seeking a versatile, hands-on Deputy Care Home Manager to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and operational management at our facility in Caldicot.
This role requires a strong, proactive leader with a deep understanding of CIW regulations and a commitment to high-quality, relationship-centred care. You will divide your week to maintain both clinical standards and strong operational governance:
- Clinical Practice (2 days/week): Working on-the-floor to ensure exceptional care delivery, leading by example, and mentoring the team.
- Management & Governance (3 days/week): Dedicated to administrative duties, including audits, care planning, occupancy support, and team development.
What We Offer (Benefits)
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Exclusive employee and store discounts
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme
- Free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operational Management
- Oversee daily care provision and deputise for the General Manager during absences.
- Manage staff rotas efficiently, ensuring the correct skill mix aligns with residents' needs.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and ongoing training for the team.
- Drive occupancy, support the resident move-in process, and ensure financial/legal documentation is completed prior to admission.
- Maintain open communication with residents, relatives, and external stakeholders.
Clinical Governance & Quality Care
- Lead the assessment, planning, and evaluation of relationship-centred and dementia care.
- Oversee the safe administration and auditing of medications in line with internal policies and best practices.
- Handle internal investigations, disciplinaries, and root cause analyses when required.
- Ensure all hospitality and care services strictly adhere to statutory, regulatory, and company frameworks.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Take ownership of clinical outcomes, internal/external audits, and health and safety legislation.
- Complete risk assessments and accurately report any accidents, incidents, or near-misses.
- Ensure all clinical team members adhere to their professional codes of conduct and maintain active registration.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- NMC Registration: Must hold a current, valid NMC PIN as a Registered Nurse (RGN).
- Qualifications: QCF Level 4 / ILM 4 in Management (or an equivalent qualification recognised by Social Care Wales).
- Experience: Extensive experience within a residential or nursing care setting, showcasing a deep grasp of clinical governance and CIW regulations.
- Flexibility: Ability to work clinical shifts (at least twice a week, covering days/nights in emergencies) and share on-call duties every 1–2 weeks.
- Skills: Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office), exceptional negotiation/conflict-resolution skills, and a proven track record of leading teams under pressure.
- Travel: Willingness to travel to sister homes for training or support if required.
Desirable Criteria:
- Proven experience specializing in care for individuals living with dementia.
- A naturally approachable, transparent, and collaborative leadership style.
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What is your residency status in UK. We don't provide sponsorship?
- Do you have experience in a nursing care home?
Licence/Certification:
- Do you have NMC pin? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
