Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

NHS; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Nantwich seeks an experienced Deputy Manager dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing and residential care for the elderly. In this full-time role, you will oversee daily operations, support clinical standards, and foster a supportive environment for staff and residents. Your responsibilities will include diverse management tasks, ensuring financial controls, and promoting development within the team. A competitive salary, pension contributions, and extensive training are all part of what we offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution of 5%

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector is essential.
• Management experience is required, qualification is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the home.
• Oversee nursing and residential care services.
• Manage budgetary and financial controls.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Tools

NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate

Job description

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager who is committed to providing high-quality nursing and residential care for the elderly. This diverse role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills, while making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the home, working closely with the Home Manager and the wider multidisciplinary team. Your duties will encompass all aspects of excellent nursing and residential care, including communication, budgetary and financial controls, and human resources management. You will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable leadership style, always acting in the best interests of the residents and promoting a positive, engaging, and caring environment.

About us

Akari Care is an award‑winning provider of residential and nursing care for the elderly, with a focus on creating a welcoming and personalised environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the care they deserve.

Details

Date posted: 19 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: 1446547799

Job locations: Akari Care, Nantwich, CW5 8AB

Job responsibilities

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 multidisciplinary 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 outbreak 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.

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.

What we require from you

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working within 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

Whats in it for you

• 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, experience in the healthcare sector, management/leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable), and an active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Akari Care Limited

Address: Akari Care, Nantwich, CW5 8AB

Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk