Clinical Deputy Manager

Orchard Care Homes; Lower Dunstone; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to support daily operations and lead a dedicated care team. You will ensure compliance with standards while fostering a positive, empathetic environment for both staff and residents. Ideal candidates are qualified nurses with leadership experience in care homes and exceptional interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum along with various employee benefits including discounts and support services.

Benefits

Colleague discounts across shopping, holidays, dining, and tech

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• A qualified nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home setting.
• Ideally working towards or holding a Level 5 Leadership and Management in Adult Care qualification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A natural ability to lead with empathy and foster a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in the daily running of the home.
• Lead and inspire the care team to deliver person-centred care.
• Oversee care planning, assessments, and reviews.
• Build strong relationships with external partners.
• Champion a culture of excellence and kindness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Valid NMC PIN

Level 5 Leadership and Management in Adult Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

At Langfield Care Home, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and vibrant environment where residents feel truly at home. Located in a peaceful setting with easy access to local amenities, Langfield is proud to lead the way in person-centred dementia support through our Reconnect Ethos and Dementia Promise.

We’re now seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to join our leadership team and help us continue delivering exceptional care every day.

What is Reconnect?

Reconnect is Orchard Care Homes’ award-winning model of dementia care, designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with the life they love. These specialist communities are built around the principles of independence, engagement, and meaningful living.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Home Manager in the daily running of the home, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Lead and inspire the care team to deliver person-centred care with warmth and professionalism.
• Oversee care planning, assessments, and reviews, acting as a key liaison for residents, families, and professionals.
• Build strong relationships with external partners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion a culture of excellence and kindness, aligned with our commitment to outstanding care.

Requirements

• A qualified nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home setting.
• Ideally working towards or holding a Level 5 Leadership and Management in Adult Care qualification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A natural ability to lead with empathy and foster a positive team environment.

What You’ll Love

• £55,000 per annum
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as “Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Langfield Care Home

Langfield Care Home is a place where care goes beyond the clinical – it’s about connection, dignity, and joy. Our home is thoughtfully designed to support residents living with dementia and other complex needs, with a team that treats every individual like family.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply

If you’re ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.