Deputy Care Home Manager: Lead & Develop Exceptional Care

Career Makers Inc.; Wroxham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Makers Inc. in Wroxham, Norfolk, is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursing Home Manager to support the day-to-day running of a well-established care home and to uphold high standards of person-centred care.

You will lead nursing and care staff, ensure CQC compliance, and mentor the team while building strong relationships with residents and families. This is a full-time role with opportunities to drive service improvements.

Qualifications

• Deputy Manager experience in a care home.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supervising and developing care teams.
• Excellent safeguarding understanding.
• Passion for delivering high-quality person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to nurses, care assistants and support staff.
• Take responsibility for the service in the Home Manager's absence when required.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, individualised and person-centred care.
• Monitor residents' needs and ensure care plans are accurate and regularly reviewed.
• Carry out staff supervisions, appraisals and identify training and development needs.
• Support, mentor and motivate the team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure the home operates in line with CQC requirements and relevant legislation.
• Take an active role in safeguarding and ensure any concerns are identified and appropriately reported.
• Oversee safe medication practices and ensure appropriate procedures are followed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Support infection control, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Help create a positive, welcoming environment for residents and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Safeguarding

Infection control

Job description

Career Makers Inc. in Wroxham, Norfolk, is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursing Home Manager to support the day-to-day running of a well-established care home and to uphold high standards of person-centred care.

You will lead nursing and care staff, ensure CQC compliance, and mentor the team while building strong relationships with residents and families. This is a full-time role with opportunities to drive service improvements.