Deputy Nursing Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive management team

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursing Home Manager for a dementia-focused home in Wells, Somerset. You will support the Home Manager, provide clinical leadership and drive high-quality, person‑centred care for residents living with dementia.

The role requires NMC PIN with RN/RGN/RNLD experience, plus strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN (RGN/RMN/RNLD).
• Senior nursing experience in dementia or elderly care.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality dementia care.
• Supervise and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans, and ensure CQC compliance.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment and training.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Dementia care knowledge

Education

NMC PIN

Tools

N/A

Job description

Deputy Nursing Home Manager – Dementia Nursing Home

Location: Wells, Somerset

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

About the Home

A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Wells, Somerset, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents.

The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Role

As Deputy Nursing Home Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care.

This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.

About You:

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.