Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

Akari Care Limited; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager. The role involves supporting the Home Manager, ensuring personalized care, and leading a team. Candidates should have a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, management experience, and a caring nature. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth along with a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is required.
• Management and leadership experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in all operational aspects.
• Ensure high-quality personalized care for residents.
• Handle complex emergencies with confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Caring nature

Resilience

Education

Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

NMC certificate with active PIN

Job description

Overview

Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join their team in Stockton-on-Tees. This role offers the opportunity to make a real and positive difference in the lives of older people, working alongside a dedicated team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the care home.

Responsibilities

As the Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager in all aspects of the home's operations, from ensuring excellent nursing and residential care to managing budgets and human resources. You will be a strong leader, able to guide and coach your team to deliver the highest standards of personalised care. This diverse role requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to handle challenging situations with confidence and compassion.

Working in collaboration with the Home Manager and wider multi-disciplinary teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home. The duties are vast and varied and touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, budgetary and financial controls, and being personally accountable for Human Resources. You will promote engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guide and coach colleagues to pursue training and development, and undertake the same for your own professional growth.

You will provide attention and care to all areas of the home, from the laundering of residents’ personal items to managing highly complex emergencies such as serious accidents or outbreaks of infectious disease. You will demonstrate confident, flexible leadership and share knowledge to ensure colleagues adhere to high standards.

By aligning with our values of personalised excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring, and compassionate approach, you will help create an environment where residents are valued and receive personalised care.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential and nursing care for older adults. They are committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalised care they deserve. The organization is dedicated to supporting the professional and personal growth of its employees, providing opportunities for continuous learning and development.

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

Benefits

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 plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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Qualifications

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

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.