Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

NHS; Battle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager – Nurse Qualified for their Battle location. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient operations and providing exceptional care to the elderly. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, management experience, and an NMC certificate. The position offers benefits like competitive salary, pension contributions, and fully funded professional training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution of 5%

Annual leave including Bank Holidays

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
• Management experience in the healthcare sector.
• NMC certificate with an active PIN.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the home.
• Collaborate with the Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver excellent nursing and residential care.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Management experience

Resilience

Education

Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

NMC certificate with active PIN

Job description

Job Summary

Akari Care is a leading provider of award‑winning care homes that offer personalised care and support to the elderly. As a Deputy Manager – Nurse Qualified you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the home, collaborating with the Home Manager and multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional nursing and residential care.

Details

• Date posted: 24 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 1447627291
• Job locations: Akari Care – Battle Hill, NE28 9RH

Job Responsibilities

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long‑term career in one of our award‑winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Deputy Manager who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and harmony with the Home Manager and the wider multi‑disciplined teams you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home.

The duties of our Deputy Managers are vast and varied and include all aspects which touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls and, being personally accountable for Human Resources.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working within the health care sector
• Management / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)
• Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full‑time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Annual NMC fees paid
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Employer Details

Akari Care Limited

Akari Care – Battle Hill, NE28 9RH

https://www.akaricare.co.uk