Care Home RGN Deputy Manager

Nellsar Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Maidstone is seeking an experienced RGN as a Deputy Manager. The role involves leading the care team and ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a nursing home, a valid NMC pin, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits include flexible work hours and paid training.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid training hours

Enhanced pay rate for Bank Holidays

Flexibility of work

‘Refer a Friend' payments

Enhanced DBS paid

Access to funded qualifications

5.6 weeks annual leave

Confidential employee support

Work uniforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a nursing home.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements, DoLS, MCA & Safeguarding processes.
• Thorough knowledge of current Dementia and Palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the care team.
• Administer and manage medication.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Skills

Leadership

Medication management

Communication

Coaching and development

Compassionate care

Education

Level 5 in Management

Valid NMC pin number

Job description

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Job Role: RGN Deputy Manager
Location: Lukestone Care Home, 7 St. Michael's Road, Maidstone ME16 8BS
Contracted Hours: Full-time
Salary: To be discussed upon application/interview (depending on skillset & experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced RGN to join our team as a Deputy Manager.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the Nursing Home. You will demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of person-centred, evidence-based care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising the care team, including staff induction and ongoing support
• Administering and managing medication, including ordering and audits
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams and families to ensure cohesive care
• Assessing and planning new admissions to the home

The responsibilities described above are not exhaustive; they serve as a guide to the role and may be reviewed or adapted over time to reflect the evolving needs of our residents and the broader service.

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• Level 5 in Management
• Recent 3 years of minimum experience working in a nursing home.
• A valid NMC pin number
• Knowledge of CQC requirements, DoLS, MCA & Safeguarding processes
• Ability to manage, coach, and develop staff
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of current Dementia and Palliative care
• Ability to foster and develop communication with external agencies
• Up-to-date clinical Skills and promotion of evidence-based practice
• Ability to manage your workload & monitoring and maintaining clinical standards
• A compassionate and caring attitude

In return, Nellsar supports and develops its staff with a supportive training package tailored to your individual needs, to support you to develop to your next level of potential

What we offer in return for your dedication:

• Competitive pay and paid training hours
• Enhanced pay rate for Bank Holidays
• Flexibility of work according to your personal availability
• ‘Refer a Friend' payments of up to £1000
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the company on completion of six months employment
• Access to funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Working in a supportive team
• The opportunity to help your team develop
• Free 24-hour access to confidential employee support helpline
• Nellsar work uniforms

Why Choose Us?
Nellsar has been a family-run Company since 1988 and we provide exceptional care for residents across our group of 13 Care Homes in Kent, Surrey, and Essex. We consistently strive to achieve the highest standards of professional and person-centred care, and we achieve this by promoting the wellbeing and development of our team members. Our values focus on the individual, creating an inclusive environment with both residents and our teams at the heart of what we do every day.

It's our mission at Nellsar to ensure that people live life to the full.