Deputy Manager - RGN

NHS; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Lichfield is seeking a Deputy Manager - RGN to support operational management. The role involves providing leadership in a compliant, person-centred care home while ensuring medication policies are followed and resident wellbeing is prioritized. Candidates should possess a first-level qualification, current NMC registration, and a minimum of two years in a similar management position. This is a full-time, permanent role offering competitive hourly rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a management position in a care environment.
• Strong leadership and support provided to staff.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in operating a person-centred care home.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and ensure medication policies are adhered to.
• Complete monthly audits and reports.

Skills

Excellent leadership and management skills

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Competent in the use of IT systems

Education

First-level qualification with current NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

This role as a Deputy Manager - RGN at Avery Healthcare's Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield offers an opportunity to support the General Manager in running a compliant and effective person-centred care home. The successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership, ensure medication policies are adhered to, monitor resident wellbeing, and complete various reports and audits.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Manager - RGN will support the General Manager in operating a compliant and effective person-centred care home that provides a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, while meeting professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets. Responsibilities include providing leadership and management to the staff team, ensuring medication policies are followed, monitoring resident wellbeing, and completing monthly audits and reports.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful lives together for both residents and employees. They offer exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 21 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20.50 to £25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1446547810

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 6SP

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Deputy Manager - RGN at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager 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, while meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensuring that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support with the reviewing of medication and administration.
• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Completing monthly audits, quality indicator report and any other report as required.
• Attending 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.

Our ideal candidate must:

• 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 UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, but a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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.

To note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

The ideal candidate must 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, and possess excellent leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and be competent in using IT systems.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 6SP

Employer website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)