Deputy Manager

Milewood Healthcare Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Milewood Healthcare Ltd in Worksop is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the registered manager in a 34-bed residential nursing service. You will lead a team, uphold regulatory standards, and drive person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment.

This full-time role offers a competitive package including a 10% KPI-based bonus, 40-hour week, and opportunities for professional development through funded training.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and a strong grasp of compliance and quality standards
• Leadership experience with developing and motivating teams
• Values-driven approach to management and delivering person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Assess and ensure high quality, person-centred support for all individuals
• Lead safer recruitment in line with Regulation 19
• Maintain health and safety knowledge and compliance
• Stand in for the manager when required
• Attend and contribute to staff, service user and family meetings
• Administer prescribed medications with proper monitoring
• Organise and accompany service user outings as per care programme

Job description

Deputy Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to support the registered manager and work alongside the clinical deputy manager across a vibrant and welcoming 34-bed residential nursing service nestled in the heart of Whitwell.

Location: Worksop

Salary: £30,282per year, including 10% bonus dependent upon KPIs

Hours: Full Time – Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

About Whitwell Park

Whitwell Park is a specialist nursing service providing high quality care and support for adults with learning disabilities. Situated in the heart of Whitwell, the service is set within a large and attractive property on a quiet street. Whitwell Park offers easy access to public transport and a range of local amenities, enabling individuals to engage with their community while receiving expert nursing care in a safe and supportive environment

The Role

We're looking for a Deputy Home Manager who brings both professional credibility and a hands-on, values-driven approach to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in care settings, a strong grasp of compliance and quality standards, and the confidence to support, develop and motivate teams. You'll work closely with the Care Home Manager to maintain a culture of safety, respect, and person-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for every individual we support.

Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Ensuring all current and newly referred individuals are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred support is provided for all supported individual
• Assist and take the lead on safer recruitment within the service in line with Regulation 19.
• To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
• To be available to stand in for the manager, when the manager is unavailable for any reason.
• To respond to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the service user.
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings, service user meetings, family meetings and professional meetings
• To give any medication as prescribed, with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given. To ensure the medication is properly taken, and to monitor for any normal, positive or negative effects of that drug.
• To take service users on minibus outings as per their care programme.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive annual leave (increasing with service)
• Lifestyle savings on shopping, utilities, and local retailers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access)
• 24/7 GP service and face-to-face counselling
• Discounted Health Cash Plan
• Mental health support via Able Futures
• Wellbeing tools and self-help resources
• Employee referral scheme
• Extensive induction & training programme (including Care Certificate support)
• Funded qualifications & apprenticeships for career progression
• Financial wellbeing support through NEFirst Credit Union
• Paid DBS
• Casual dress, company events & more

Why Join Milewood?

• Warmth & Friendship – Positive interaction between staff and residents
• Optimism & Future – Always striving for improvement and enrichment
• Honesty – Open and transparent communication
• Enterprise – Encouraging ideas at every level
• Accountability – Taking ownership and responsibility
• Respect – Mutual respect in every interaction
• Trust – The foundation of all strong relationships

If you are committed to delivering quality care and meaningful outcomes, we would love to hear from you.