Job details
- Salary £54,000 to £56,000 per annum
- Role Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager
- Hours Full Time
- Location Sevenoaks, Kent
- Job Reference DMHPSEP2025
Job summary
Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care? Do you thrive in a caring environment where your skills and dedication make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
We are a Care Home, based in Sevenoaks, Kent who are committed to placing residents at the heart of everything we do. Our ethos is built on respect, dignity, and empowerment, ensuring every individual receives personalised, high-quality support that enhances their wellbeing. We believe in nurturing our team through continuous development, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Due to our beautiful countryside location, with limited public transport, you must be able to travel to and from the home. (Free parking on site)
Purpose of the Role
As Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead, you will support the Registered Home Manager in leading the care, support, and administrative functions of the service. You’ll ensure the smooth running of daily operations, uphold regulatory standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred care.
The role will be 40hrs per week and flexibility will be required to suit the needs of the Home and will include some night and weekend working. ROTA.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance to the care team, ensuring high standards of service delivery
- Deputise for the Registered Manager during their absence.
- Adhere to all appropriate CQC/NMC guidelines/regulations.
- To be part of the on call rota.
- Maintain up-to-date skills and undertake relevant training.
- Manage the service in line with best practice, legislation, and financial/budget plans.
- Ensure residents’ preferences and wellbeing are central to care planning.
- Oversee staff supervision, appraisals, monthly rotas and recruitment.
- Maintain accurate and high-quality documentation and records.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals supported by the service.
- Foster effective working relationships with staff and multidisciplinary teams.
Skills / Qualifications:
- What We Are Looking For Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and equivalent to a Band 5 or above. Clinical experience in a health or social care setting
- with a sound understanding of clinical governance
- medication management
- and risk assessment practices. Proven experience in a care setting with leadership and management responsibilities. Experience with CQC audits and compliance implementation. Strong organisational and communication skills. A commitment to person-centred care and safeguarding. Ability to lead
- motivate
- and develop a team. Flexibility to work Monday to Sunday including the occasional nights and weekend. Ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact? Apply today and become part of a team that values compassion
- integrity
- and excellence. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to go through an Enhanced DBS check.