Deputy Manager

Cornerstone Healthcare Group Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay rates for overtime and~

Pension scheme

Subsidised lunch available daily

Enhanced DBS fully covered by us and…

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700

CPD reimbursement and NMC registration

Management Incentive Scheme

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Group Ltd seeks a skilled Deputy Manager to lead clinical governance and day-to-day operations of a specialist complex care home. The role involves supporting the Registered General Manager and developing a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding person-centred care.

The successful candidate will have 3 years as a Deputy Manager, be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC registration, and bring strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and governance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• 3 years experience as a Deputy Manager.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience using electronic care planning and governance systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership of the home.
• Act as deputy in the General Manager's absence.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team with a values-led culture.
• Drive clinical governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee audits, safeguarding investigations and improvement plans.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
• Ensure resident-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Build relationships with residents, families, commissioners and regulators.
• Monitor quality, safety and compliance using governance systems.
• Champion Cornerstone's ROCK values in all you do.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration

Tools

Electronic care planning systems

Risk management systems

Governance systems

Job description

About The Role

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference every day?

Marula Lodge is looking for a dedicated and skilled Deputy Manager to lead and manage the clinical aspects of our service.

We care to 42 residents across four units, supporting those with varying complex care. Our person-centred approach focuses on each individual’s unique challenges, not just their diagnosis. We're proud to be Rated GOOD by the CQC.

We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness

Your Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

40 hours per week

You will be required to be part of an on call rota.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to support the Registered General Manager in leading the day-to-day operations, clinical governance and delivery of exceptional person-centred care within our specialist complex care home.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse leader to play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and resident experience, while supporting and developing a multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals and colleagues, you will promote a culture of compassion, accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring our residents receive outstanding care that enhances their wellbeing and quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Registered General Manager with the operational and clinical leadership of the home.
• Act as the named deputy, assuming responsibility for the home in the General Manager's absence.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting a positive and values-led culture.
• Drive high standards of clinical governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee audits, action plans, safeguarding investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and staff development.
• Ensure residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care tailored to their individual needs.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, commissioners, regulators and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and review quality, safety and compliance using digital care and governance systems.
• Champion Cornerstone's ROCK values of Respectful, Open, Curious and Kind in everything you do.

Essential Experience

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Previous leadership experience within a complex care, neurological, mental health or specialist care environment.
• 3 years experience as a Deputy Manager
• Previous leadership experience within a complex care, neurological, mental health or specialist care environment.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and safeguarding practices.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage quality improvement initiatives and drive positive outcomes.
• Experience using electronic care planning, risk management or clinical governance systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or working towards.
• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), NAPPI or similar de-escalation frameworks.
• Knowledge of neurorehabilitation and least restrictive practice.
• Experience supporting CQC inspections and regulatory compliance programmes.
• Recognised mentorship, coaching or leadership qualification.

About You

You’ll have 3 years experience as a Deputy Manager within health or social care, with a strong understanding of what good looks like in a regulated care environment. Whether your background is clinical or operational, you’ll bring the confidence to lead by example, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You’ll inspire, support, and develop others to achieve their best, building a positive team culture based on trust, accountability, and shared purpose. Above all, you’ll live and model Cornerstone’s ROCK values, being Respectful, Open, Curious, and Kind in everything you do.

Benefits package worth up to £5,000 (T&C's apply)

• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised lunch available daily
• Enhanced DBS fully covered by us and automatically added to the update service
• Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Monthly overtime raffle - receive a ticket for each overtime shift completed and the winner will receive an additional £200 in their pay packet
• Specialist training, beyond the mandatory training requirements
• Paid for e-learning training
• Reward and recognition through vouchers and cash incentives for Christmas and long service
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £1,000 (depending on role)
• Paid for company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700* including dentistry, optical plus access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme offering psychological support to staff to avoid stress and burn out, meaning everyone is able to focus on caring for our residents
• Access to Blue Light card - over 13,000 discounts
• Reimbursement of CPD fees for revalidation (up to £1,000 over 3 years) and we pay your NMC registration fee (subject to conditions)
• Management Incentive Scheme

Care Home / Healthcare / Elderly Care / Nursing Home / Dementia / Clinical Lead / Deputy Manager / Lead Nurse / Nurse / RGN / RMN/ Registered General Nurse / Full Time / Supernumerary

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare Group are a multi award-winning, sector leader with an innovative approach to complex care

Cornerstone specialise in supporting adults of all ages with complex neurological, physical, and mental health needs.

Residents are typically living with neurological degenerative conditions, such as dementia with an underlying mental health condition, and as such are vulnerable and at times prone to challenging behaviours associated with complex conditions. Many have been unable to stay in other settings because their needs have been deemed too high or too challenging.

Operating well-established homes in Waterlooville and Curdridge in Hampshire and Mytchett in Surrey, as well as a new state-of-the-art 'eco' home in Bristol, the Group has built a reputation for delivering consistently high standards of care, focusing on the individual journey of each resident.

At Cornerstone, the expert clinical care skills and approach of the team mean that people with the most complex needs can find a place to call home.