Care Home Deputy Manager (Nursing)

Kingsley Home Care Services; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a proactive Deputy Manager to enhance the quality of care at their Downham Grange location. This role offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional to lead a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care. With a focus on safeguarding and regulatory compliance, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in mentoring staff and ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. Join a supportive environment that values both staff and residents, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with relevant experience is essential.
• Experience as a Deputy Home Manager is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Care Home Manager in daily operations and provide leadership.
• Oversee person-centred care and monitor residents’ well-being.
• Supervise and train staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Deputy Home Manager experience

Engagement with service users

Safeguarding knowledge

CQC standards knowledge

Relationship building

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and professional Deputy Manager to build on the outstanding work already achieved at Downham Grange.

We recently received an excellent PAMs review with over all good, and we are now awaiting our CQC inspection. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled nursing professional who is passionate about progressing their career with a leading care provider.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, a proven track record in the care sector, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are looking for someone who is ready to contribute to our continued journey of excellence.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

Reports to: Home Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support Management and Leadership: Assist the Care Home Manager in daily operations, step in during absences, and provide leadership to care staff.
• Ensure Quality Care Delivery: Oversee person-centred care in line with individual plans, monitor residents’ well-being, adjust care as needed, and manage medication safely.
• Safeguarding Responsibilities: Act as safeguarding lead when necessary, identify and report abuse, and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Staff Supervision and Development: Supervise, mentor, appraise, and train staff, maintaining best practice standards and identifying development needs.
• Regulatory Compliance and Communication: Maintain accurate records, ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, liaise effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.

Skills and attributes

• Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
• The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care.
• Ability to identify referral pathway for safeguarding adult/abuse.
• Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
• The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team.
• Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home.

Education and qualification

• NMC registered nurse with relevant experience - essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.