Deputy Manager

Engage Healthcare Ltd; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Smethwick is seeking a Non-Clinical Deputy Manager to support daily operations within a family-run nursing home. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring high standards of care, effective staff management, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a background in health and social care. This permanent position offers competitive pay and long-term career opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive leadership team

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager is highly desirable.
• Background in health and social care.
• Confident managing staff teams and supporting service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations.
• Staff supervision, support, and rota management.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Deputy Manager (Non-Clinical)

Location: Smethwick, West Midlands
Job type: Permanent
Pay rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour

My client is recruiting a strong, experienced Non-Clinical Deputy Manager to join their established management team.

This is a privately owned, family‑run nursing home with over 40 beds, providing care for older people, including dementia care, physical disability care and respite care. The home benefits from the support and vision of a larger organisation and is currently undergoing a significant investment programme on site.

The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and staff management.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations
• Staff supervision, support, and rota management
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and internal policies
• Maintaining a safe, person‑centred care environment
• Supporting quality improvement and inspection readiness

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager is highly desirable
• Background in health and social care
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Confident managing staff teams and supporting service delivery
• Non‑clinical background considered

What is offered

• Permanent position within a stable, well‑established home
• Hourly rate of £13.50 - £14.50 depending on experience
• Supportive leadership team and long‑term career opportunity
• Opportunity to be part of a home investing in growth and improvement

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager or an ambitious senior care professional looking for the next step, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via CV Library or submit your CV for consideration