Deputy Manager - Rgn - Lichfield

Avery Healthcare Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent elderly care provider is seeking a Care Home Deputy Manager to support the General Manager in running a compliant and effective care home in Lichfield. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, have at least two years of management experience, and hold an NMC registration. This role also involves monitoring resident wellbeing and ensuring adherence to medication policies. Join a close-knit team committed to creating meaningful lives for residents and employees alike.

Benefits

Support for personal growth and development

Celebration of team contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a management position within a care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Competence in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in operating a compliant care home.
• Provide leadership and management to staff.
• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and care plans.
• Complete monthly audits and reports.
• Attend weekly clinical meetings.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Effective communication

IT competency

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

First-level qualification and NMC registration

Job description

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.

• 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 monitoring 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’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.

Role Requirements

• 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.

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.