Clinical Deputy Manager — Senior Care Home Leader

EQ Care Group; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount Card

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Salary advance scheme (Level)

Contributory pension

Dedicated Learning & Development

Refer a friend scheme – up to £500

Job summary

EQ Care Group is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager for Cherry Tree Lodge, a forthcoming 80-bed nursing and dementia care home opening in Kidderminster in 2027. You will lead the clinical team, support the home manager, coordinate rotas, leave, training and attend governance activities.

Join a company focused on a home-like community with strong safeguarding, CQC compliance, and people-centred care. On-call support and leadership responsibilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience within a similar environment.
• Valid NMC Pin - no restrictions.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance to the home manager that your service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
• Support with the production of action plans against audit findings and ensuring that actions are completed within the specified timescales.
• Represent the Cherry Tree Lodge brand by maintaining a professional and welcoming presence for all team members, residents, and visitors.
• To liaise with people who live and work in the home along with, GPs’ and other multi-disciplinary team members to promote excellent care
• Undertake regular supervisions and annual appraisals of all Registered Nurses and Team Leaders ensuring that the team have access to development opportunities

Skills

NMC Pin

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Experience in similar setting

Job description

EQ Care Group is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager for Cherry Tree Lodge, a forthcoming 80-bed nursing and dementia care home opening in Kidderminster in 2027. You will lead the clinical team, support the home manager, coordinate rotas, leave, training and attend governance activities.

Join a company focused on a home-like community with strong safeguarding, CQC compliance, and people-centred care. On-call support and leadership responsibilities are essential for this role.