Deputy Home Manager (Nurse)

Mha (Methodist Homes); Cannock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Professional fees support

DBS checks provided

Counselling & chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA (Methodist Homes) invites applications for a Deputy Home Manager (Nurse) at Briar Hill House in Rugeley. You will support the Home Manager, provide clinical leadership and ensure high-quality, person-centred care across the home.

The role requires registered nurse with NMC PIN, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent, and experience in care settings with supervisory responsibilities. You’ll lead teams, manage medicines, and promote dignity and choice for residents.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification (NMC PIN) is required.
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent is required or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in a care-related setting with supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Strong clinical knowledge including dementia care best practice.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in all aspects of the home’s management, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Take full charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager, providing confident leadership.
• Lead, manage and supervise care and ancillary staff, including inductions, supervisions, appraisals and performance management.
• Work on the floor alongside colleagues, offering clinical leadership and guidance.
• Safely lead and manage nursing care with prioritisation, delegation and oversight.
• Support high-quality care planning, reviews and quality assurance, especially for residents with dementia or complex needs.
• Promote residents’ dignity, choice and involvement in decision-making.
• Oversee medicines management including ordering, stock control and administration.
• Support recruitment, training and development of staff and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Dementia care

Team development

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (NMC PIN)

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Deputy Home Manager (Nurse) based at Briar Hill House, Rugeley

Location: Rugeley
Job reference: REQ029467
Contract type: Full time days

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Nurse to join our team as Deputy Home Manager at MHA. This is a senior leadership role where you will support the Home Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring clinical excellence, safety and compliance.

As Deputy Home Manager, you will provide strong clinical leadership, manage and develop teams, and take full responsibility for the home in the absence of the Home Manager. You will work closely with residents, families, colleagues and external professionals to promote wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

What you will do

• Support the Home Manager in all aspects of the home’s management, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Take full charge of the home in the absence of the Home Manager, providing confident and visible leadership.
• Lead, manage and supervise care and ancillary staff, including inductions, supervisions, appraisals and performance management.
• Work “on the floor” alongside colleagues, offering clinical leadership, guidance and support.
• Safely and effectively lead and manage nursing care, ensuring appropriate prioritisation, delegation and oversight.
• Support high-quality care planning, reviews and quality assurance, particularly for residents living with dementia or complex needs.
• Promote residents’ dignity, choice, independence and involvement in decision‑making.
• Oversee safe and effective medicines management, including ordering, stock control and administration.
• Support recruitment, training and development of staff and promote continuous improvement across the home.

About you

We are looking for a confident, organised and caring professional with strong leadership and clinical skills.

You will bring:

• Registered Nurse qualification (1st level) with a current NMC PIN.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience working in a care-related setting, with previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge, including best practice in dementia care.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why join MHA?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a clear commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, nursing leadership is about more than clinical excellence – it’s about compassion, community and supporting people to live with dignity and purpose.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro‑rota for part time).
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Support with professional fees in relevant roles
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family‑friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the home

Briar Hill House care home in Rugeley

Briar Hill House is an inspiring place to work, known for its outstanding CQC rating and warm, team‑focused culture. Colleagues take pride in delivering care that genuinely transforms the lives of residents, with a shared commitment to dignity, independence and high standards.

New colleagues joining the home quickly feel part of a supportive and values‑driven community. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming and rooted in MHA’s charitable purpose, which encourages compassion, collaboration and continual learning.

For those seeking meaningful work, Briar Hill House offers opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to a home where colleagues feel trusted, appreciated and united in making a positive difference.

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.