Deputy Manager – Mental Health Care Home

Appoint Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Derby is seeking a full-time Deputy Manager for their specialist mental health care home. The role involves supporting service management and ensuring high-quality care, requiring a registered nurse with leadership skills, at least two years of relevant experience, and a commitment to supporting a diverse team. The organization prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering training, career development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid enhanced DBS check

Thorough paid induction

Supportive work environment

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Free meals

Free car parking on site

Flexible working opportunities

Positive and friendly staff culture

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RGN/RMN).
• Clear NMC PIN without restriction.
• Minimum 2 years experience in mental health environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with overall management of the service.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing and service provision.
• Ensure a high standard of nursing in clinical procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Communication

Risk Management

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Deputy Manager – Specialist Mental Health Care Home
Full Time, 40 hours per week
£47,840 per annum
Derby

About the Company
Appoint Healthcare are proud to be partner with an extremely reputable, growing and forward-thinking leading national UK provider of health and social care services for adults with complex, severe and enduring mental health challenges. Together we are seeking a Nurse Qualified ( Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse ) Deputy Manager for their 59 bed Dementia service. The service also supports a 21 Bed Mental Health and challenging behaviours Unit within their specialist care home, accommodating those with a primary diagnosis of a mental health issue that may present with challenging behaviours.

About the Job Role of Deputy Manager
Working alongside another Deputy Manager your duties are:

• To be responsible for supporting the Registered Manager with the overall management of the service.
• To ensure the highest quality of service is provided for our Service Users through their person-centred care plans and that all staff are
• encouraged and supported to achieve and exceed their full potential
• To ensure that all staff under your supervision have the right leadership, effective and efficient organisation, support, training and preparation
• to carry out their work effectively.
• To ensure that all staff under your supervision demonstrate Rushcliffe Care Group values, aims and objectives on a daily basis, striving to
• make a positive difference to the lives of those Service Users you support and the Unit environment.
• To ensure that all staff under your supervision contribute to providing a safe, well-structured environment in which Service Users are treated
• respectfully, decently and holistically.
• To plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions for Service Users.
• To provide ongoing monitoring of care and service provision.
• To actively participate in clinical team meetings and other multi-disciplinary team meetings
• To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatment, in accordance with the clinical
• governance and clinical effectiveness.

Requirements of the Job Role of Nurse Qualified Deputy Manager ( RGN / RMN ) :

• Registered Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse ( RGN / RMN )
• Clear NMC PIN without restriction
• Eligible to live and work in the UK ( British Passport or Biomteric Card )
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within mental health environment desirable.
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Demonstrable values and a commitment to leading and supporting a diverse team of staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety matters in relation to hospital care services and risk management
• The ability to develop and maintain a safe, harmonious environment for staff and residents.
• Experience in building positive working relationships with patients, their families, staff and other health and social care professionals.

Location
This role is based near to Derby and is easily commutable by public transport – there is also free parking on site .

The employer puts a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to them that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. You will have access to training and learning opportunities to that will further your expertise.

• Paid enhanced DBS check
• A thorough paid induction
• Very supportive work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals
• Free car parking on site
• Flexible working opportunities
• A positive and friendly staff culture

Amy Parker

RGN /RMN / RNLD /Registered Nurse /Registered Mental Health Nurse / Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse / NMC /Deputy Manager / Care Home / Dementia

*The actual rate of pay will be within these advertised bandings. The exact pay rate will be dependent on your ability to demonstrate your competence during the interview.