Deputy Manager

Career Makers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Makers in Birmingham is seeking a Deputy Manager for a well-established elderly care home. You will support the Home Manager, lead clinical and care teams, and ensure a safe, person-centred environment for residents.

In this role you will manage day-to-day operations, drive quality standards, and handle regulatory requirements in the absence of the Home Manager. Immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN.
• Experience in Deputy Manager or Senior Nurse roles.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Good understanding of CQC regulations and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall leadership and management of the home.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.
• Lead, mentor and develop nursing and care staff.
• Conduct regular audits and monitor care quality standards.
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments and clinical governance.
• Manage medication processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with GPs, District Nurses, families and other healthcare professionals.
• Support occupancy, staffing and budgetary objectives.
• Promote dignity, respect and resident wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Birmingham

£25.00 per hour x 40 hours | Full Time

Are you an experienced Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity within elderly care? We are recruiting for a dedicated Deputy Manager to support the successful running of a well-established nursing home in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive care environment where quality, compliance, and resident wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. You will lead and support the clinical and care teams, promote high standards of care, and help deliver a safe, person-centred environment for residents.

In the absence of the Home Manager, you will take responsibility for the management of the home, ensuring all regulatory and operational requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall leadership and management of the home
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care
• Lead, mentor and develop nursing and care staff
• Conduct regular audits and monitor care quality standards
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments and clinical governance
• Manage medication processes and ensure compliance with regulations
• Liaise with GPs, District Nurses, families and other healthcare professionals
• Support occupancy, staffing and budgetary objectives
• Promote a positive culture focused on dignity, respect and resident wellbeing
• Assist with CQC compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with an active NMC PIN
• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead or Senior Nurse role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good understanding of CQC regulations and clinical governance
• Passionate about delivering outstanding elderly care
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

What's on Offer?

• £25.00 per hour
• Full-time permanent position
• Supportive senior management team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing care organisation
• Immediate interviews available

If you're an experienced healthcare professional ready to take the next step in your management career, we'd love to hear from you.