Deputy Home Manager

HC One; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Deputy Home Manager. In this role, you will provide essential nursing support, oversee resident care in the Home Manager's absence, and mentor a dedicated team. Candidates should hold a valid NMC Pin and demonstrate knowledge in person-centred care. This position offers comprehensive rewards including paid NMC PIN renewal, access to wellbeing services, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Homemade meals while on shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

GP online consultations

Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Standards and the NMC code of practice.
• Background in person-centred care planning within a care home.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing support and advice to residents and team members.
• Take responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence.
• Supervise and coach colleagues to deliver high-quality, empathetic care.

Skills

Mentoring ability

Effective time management

Good communication

Education

Valid NMC Pin

Job description

Overview

As a Deputy Home Manager, you'll be ensuring the level of clinical care goes beyond professional standards and statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements. This includes providing specialist nursing support and advice, taking responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence, and supervising/coaching colleagues to deliver a service that's empathetic to resident issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing support and advice to residents and team members.
• Take responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence.
• Supervise and coach colleagues to deliver high-quality, empathetic care.

About You / Qualifications

• Valid NMC Pin.
• Knowledge of National Standards and the NMC code of practice.
• Background in person-centred care planning within a care home.
• Strong mentoring ability, effective time management, and ability to keep meaningful records.
• Demonstrates kindness, consideration, and good communication with residents and co-workers.
• Values kindness and supports dementia, nursing, residential, and specialist care homes.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm, or neglect; completes safeguarding training and follows appropriate reporting/escalation procedures.

HC-One – About Us and Values

At HC-One, kindness is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so they can lead their best possible life. We champion five qualities: Kindness, Curious, Compassionate, Creative, Courageous, and being Counted on. We foster inclusivity and a diverse workforce and are committed to supporting professional and personal growth through robust career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programmes. We invest in employees with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

We are dedicated to ensuring our current and future colleagues can be their true selves and that our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Rewards and Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and Nursing Times Membership, plus access to a wide range of benefits and services to support physical and psychological wellbeing. HC-One will invest in you with additional support and benefits, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Homemade meal whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultation service for you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing – free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues)
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme

We are committed to inclusive practices and aim for a quick turnaround from offer to start date.

Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications.