Deputy Manager - RGN

NHS; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brentwood is seeking a Deputy Manager-RGN to support the General Manager in operating a compliant, person-centred care home. The role entails providing inspirational leadership, ensuring adherence to medication policies, and Monitoring resident wellbeing. Successful candidates will hold a first-level qualification and have at least two years of relevant management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a management position within a similar care environment.
• Competent in IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in operating a compliant care home.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and adhere to medication policies.
• Complete audits and reports as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

First-level qualification and current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

The Deputy Manager-RGN role at Avery Healthcare focuses on supporting the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home. The role involves providing inspirational leadership, ensuring medication policies are followed, monitoring resident wellbeing, and completing various audits and reports.

Responsibilities

• Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager-RGN will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, whilst meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets.
• Provide ongoing inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensure that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support the reviewing of medication and administration.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Complete monthly audits, quality indicator reports and any other reports as required.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

• Hold a first-level qualification and a current NMC registration
• Have a minimum of two years experience working in a similar care environment, in a management position.
• Have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be competent in use of IT systems.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £55,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1392518662

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Brentwood, CM14 4NA

Additional information

• DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.