Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

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

Job summary

A care provider in Nantwich is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager committed to delivering high-quality nursing and residential care for the elderly. You will ensure the efficient running of the home, collaborate with the Home Manager, and uphold the highest standards in care. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, along with management experience. This is a rewarding role in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care required.
• Experience working within the health care sector preferred.
• Management/Leadership experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient running of the home.
• Collaborate with Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure high standards in nursing and residential care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Compassionate nature

Education

Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

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 personalized environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the care they deserve.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

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. 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.

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:

• 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)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plansThe opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Depending on experience, Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.