Deputy Manager

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Strood seeks a passionate Deputy Manager to oversee the operation of their care home. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient operations, overseeing nursing and residential care, and managing financial controls. The role offers competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Recognition and referral schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector is required.
• Management or leadership experience is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure without negative impact.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the home alongside the Home Manager.
• Oversee nursing and residential care.
• Manage budgetary and financial controls.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

NMC certificate with active PIN

Job description

Akari Care is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager who is committed to providing exceptional care and support to the elderly residents in one of their award-winning homes. This highly diverse role requires a nurse-qualified individual with strong leadership and management experience, as well as a caring and compassionate nature.

Main duties of the job

As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the home, working closely with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplinary team. This role involves overseeing all aspects of nursing and residential care, effective communication, budgetary and financial controls, and human resource management. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, make decisions, and lead a team to deliver the highest standards of personalized care to the residents.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning residential care homes, dedicated to creating an environment where elderly residents are valued, respected, and provided with the individualized care they deserve. The organization is committed to supporting its employees in their professional and personal growth, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home in collaboration with the Home Manager and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Overseeing all aspects of nursing and residential care, open and individualized communication.
• Supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls.
• Being personally accountable for human resources.
• Promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to pursue training and development.
• Managing the laundering of residents’ personal items and handling complex emergencies such as serious accidents or outbreaks of infectious disease.
• Acting as a flexible leader, imparting knowledge to colleagues to maintain exacting high standards.

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 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.
• NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN.
• 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.