Deputy Nursing Home Manager

Job summary

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Deputy Home Manager to assist the Home Manager lead our Nursing/Dementia home. You will assist the Manager with the day-to-day operations, ensuring that the highest standards of clinical and personal care are consistently delivered. This is an influential role for a visionary leader ready to help shape a service, mentor a dedicated team, and maintain excellence in a person-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Support the Manager with all daily operations, managing budgets, resources, and staffing levels to ensure efficient and sustainable service. To fully manage the Home in the absence of the Home Manager and share in the on-call responsibilities
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the Manager to maintain full compliance with CQC standards, maintaining our "Good" rating and aiming for an "Outstanding" rating in the coming inspections.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of professional development and high-quality care.
• Clinical Governance: Ensure the safe and smooth evaluation of individualised care plans and the delivery of clinical guidance. Carry out in-depth assessments of potential Residents to ensure the Home is able to meet their needs efficiently and to a high standard
• Relationship Management: Build and sustain positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals, including commissioners and local authorities

What You Need

• Registration: A valid NMC nursing pin (RGN/RMN/RNLD) is highly preferred.
• Experience: Proven track record in care home management with strong commercial and marketing skills.
• Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or working towards it).
• Personal Attributes: Excellent digital literacy, financial acumen, and a genuine passion for high-quality, person-centred care.
• Requirements: A clear Enhanced DBS check and a full, explainable work history.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive performance-based bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive professional development and training programmes.
• Generous annual leave allowance (typically 33 days including bank holidays).
• Supportive senior leadership and a collaborative working culture.