Care Home Deputy Manager (Nursing)

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Holt; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Deputy Manager to ensure high-quality care in the home while supporting and leading staff. The role includes overseeing staff during the Home Manager's absence and ensuring compliance with care standards, providing a valued opportunity for career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Deputy Manager experience is essential.
• NMC registered nurse with relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing operations within the care home.
• Oversee care staff and manage in absence of Home Manager.
• Ensure care plans and records are up to date.

Skills

Engagement with service users

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Understanding of CQC standards

Relationship building with care professionals

Involving service users in care programs

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

About the role

As our Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing operations within the care home to achieve or exceed goals while ensuring high-quality care. You will oversee the care staff and assume full management responsibilities in the absence of the Home Manager.

You will help train and supervise care staff, assist with pre-admission assessments, ensure care plans and records are up to date, and communicate effectively with residents' families and organizations.

Reports to: Home Manager

Skills and attributes

• Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
• Ability to engage with service users and understand their needs to provide excellent care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Good understanding of CQC standards.
• Ability to build relationships with care professionals, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to involve service users and families in developing and evaluating care programs.

Education and qualification

• NMC registered nurse with relevant experience - essential.

What will you gain?

You will work with a caring team that values people. There are opportunities for learning and development, with support and procedures in place to assist you at every step.