Deputy Manager - RGN

Avery Healthcare; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Surrey is seeking a Deputy Manager (RGN qualified) to support the General Manager in operating a compliant, person-centred home for residents and visitors, while meeting professional standards and commercial targets.

You will lead staff, oversee medication practices, monitor resident wellbeing, contribute to audits and reports, and participate in weekly clinical meetings to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nursing qualification and an active NMC PIN.
• Minimum of two years’ management experience in a care environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team.
• Ensure medication policies are followed and support reviews.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and update care plans.
• Complete monthly quality audits and reports.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings and manage clinical risk areas.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Communication

IT literacy

Adaptability

Education

Nursing qualification & active NMC PIN

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.

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 Qualified - at Purley Gardens Care Home in Surrey. 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, whilst 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

• Have a nursing qualification and an active NMC PIN
• 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’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re 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.

Please 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.