Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager to enhance the lives of older people. This role emphasizes leadership, management skills, and high standards of care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, an active NMC certificate, and demonstrate strong adaptability and resilience in a dynamic care environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in the health care sector is necessary.
• Management/leadership experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in home’s operations.
• Lead with confidence and flexibility.
• Ensure high standards of nursing and residential care.

Skills

Management experience

Adaptability

Communication

Resilience

Caring nature

Education

Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Active NMC certificate

Job description

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.

Overview

Deputy Manager role supporting the Home Manager in all aspects of the home’s operations, including ensuring high standards of nursing and residential care, budgeting, and human resources. You will be a strong leader, guiding and coaching your team to deliver personalized care with adaptability, resilience, and compassion.

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the Home Manager and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the home. The role may present challenging moments, and you will lead with confidence, flexibility, and a focus on resident wellbeing. Duties include supporting excellent nursing and residential care, maintaining open and individualized communication, managing budgetary and financial controls, and personally overseeing Human Resources. You will promote engaging and creative marketing initiatives, and coach colleagues to pursue training and development for ongoing professional and personal growth. You will provide high-quality care across all areas of the home, including personal item laundering, and handling highly complex emergencies with calm leadership and clear instruction to ensure consistent best practice.

By aligning with our values of personalised excellence, community spirit, kindness, and compassion, you will contribute to a career that develops knowledge, skills, and abilities to support vulnerable adults with their individual needs.

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 personalized 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 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

What’s 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 plans
• The 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, 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.