Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

Akari Care Limited; Middridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager to ensure the efficient running of their home in Middridge, England. The role involves managing nursing and residential care, overseeing financial controls, and promoting staff training and development. A successful candidate will portray leadership in challenging situations, guiding a dedicated team to maintain high standards. This position is crucial for making a positive impact on the lives of older people, requiring a blend of compassion, accountability, and proactive management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the home.
• Manage and support financial and budgetary controls.
• Accountable for Human Resources duties.
• Promote training and development for staff.
• Handle emergencies and complex situations effectively.

Job description

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. This highly diverse role will at times have challenging moments, however the innermost reward you and the team receive from our residents’ pure gratefulness to us is what creates the true incentive behind this role. 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. You will always act in the best interests for all involved, promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to actively pursue training and development and undertaking the same for your own professional and personal growth journey. On both a personal basis and through supervision of the teams, you will give your undivided attention and care to all areas of the home from the laundering of residents personal items through to dealing with a highly complex emergency such as a serious accident or break out of an infectious disease. No matter what the situation you will portray the confidence of a flexible leader and impart your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same exacting high standards.