Deputy Care Home Manager (Nurse Qualified)

Harbour Healthcare; Maryport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression and training

Discounts on shopping, travel and_ent

Blue Light Card

Free wellbeing support

Monthly bonuses

Pension scheme

Eye tests & discounts

Company events & referrals

On-site parking

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager for Riverside Court in Cumbria. The role leads the home, supports the Home Manager, and drives high standards of dignity, respect, and clinical excellence for residents in a busy nursing and residential setting.

This hands-on leadership position requires a Registered Nurse with experience in a 40+ bed home, a dementia-care background, and a strong grasp of CQC regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing status (essential).
• Leadership experience in a 40+ bed care home.
• Strong background in dementia and general nursing care.
• Confident knowledge of CQC regulations.
• Natural leader who motivates and develops teams.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy nursing and residential care home.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing care team.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice.
• Drive a culture of person-centred care.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Registered Nurse

Dementia care

CQC knowledge

Team development

Passion for care

Job description

Riverside Court Care Home, Cumbria (CA15 8AZ)

£22.50 per hour

Ready for your next leadership move?

If you're an experienced nurse with a passion for high-quality care and strong leadership, this is your opportunity to step into a key role within a growing, family-run care group.

About The Role

As Deputy Care Home Manager, you’ll play a vital role in leading the home and supporting the Home Manager to deliver outstanding, person-centred care. You’ll guide and inspire your team, ensuring residents receive the highest standards of dignity, respect, and clinical excellence.

You’ll be hands-on, visible, and proactive—creating a positive environment for residents, families, and staff alike.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy nursing and residential care home
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing care team
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice
• Drive a culture of person-centred care
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both clinical expertise and leadership energy:

• Registered Nurse (essential)
• Experience in a leadership role within a 40+ bed care home
• Strong background in dementia and general nursing care
• Confident knowledge of CQC regulations
• A natural leader who motivates and develops teams
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We’re a growing, family-run organisation with over 40 care homes across the UK, built on strong values and a genuine commitment to people.

What You’ll Get

• Career progression and ongoing training
• Discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Blue Light Card (up to 50% off major retailers)
• Free wellbeing support, counselling & mental health resources
• Employee recognition awards + monthly bonuses
• Pension scheme & cashback savings (up to £500/year)
• Free eye tests & discounted glasses
• Company events, incentives & referral bonuses
• On-site parking

Our Values

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

About Us

Harbour Healthcare is a family-run provider delivering high-quality nursing and residential care across England and Wales. Our homes are warm, welcoming, and built around dignity, respect, and community.

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