Deputy Manager

Job summary

Deputy Nurse Manager (RGN/RMN) – Days (with occasional nights)
Maesbrook Care Home, Shrewsbury
£24 - 25 per hour • NMC Fee Paid • Paid Training • Full-Time (36 hrs/week)
 

About Us

Maesbrook Care Home is a respected 45-bed nursing home in Shrewsbury, providing 24-hour nursing and palliative care for older people. We’re proud of our strong reputation, long-standing team, and warm, family-run culture — where every colleague is supported, developed, and genuinely valued.
 

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Deputy Nurse Manager to work alongside our Home Manager, providing day-to-day clinical leadership and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
 

You’ll lead by example, supporting and mentoring nurses and care staff, promoting excellence in clinical practice, and helping maintain our outstanding care standards.
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the clinical team during day shifts and deputising for the Home Manager when required.
• Overseeing care planning, medication management, and compliance documentation.
• Conducting clinical audits, investigations, and care reviews.
• Coaching and supporting nurses, senior carers, and new team members.
• Occasionally covering night shifts during staff absence or holidays to maintain consistency and reduce agency use.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals.
   

What We Offer

• £24 - 25 per hour, plus NMC fee paid and paid induction/training from day one.
• 36 hours per week (typically 12-hour day shifts, with flexibility as required).
• Shift times:
  • Days: 07:45 – 20:00
  • Nights (occasional cover): 19:45 – 08:00
• Supportive, well-staffed environment with a focus on teamwork and resident well-being.
• Free on-site parking & company pension scheme.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression — we invest in your development.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC PIN.
• Proven experience in a senior or supervisory nursing role within a care home.
• Strong clinical and leadership skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident with audits, report writing, and Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care.
   

Please note: we’re unable to offer school-hours-only roles or sponsorship at this time.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership role in a supportive, well-run nursing home, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV directly — we’ll be in touch to arrange your Stage 1 interview within days.