Nursing Home Deputy Manager: Lead Care & Quality

New Way Recruitment LTD; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD in Brighton is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a high‑quality nursing home. You will support the Home Manager, lead clinical and non‑clinical teams, and drive resident‑centred care in a compliant clinical environment.

You’ll oversee care planning, staff recruitment and development, and quality assurance to ensure safe, dignified care. This role offers a competitive salary (£42k–£45k), with ongoing leadership development and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a nursing home setting.
• Strong understanding of elderly and dementia care and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall management and day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
• Lead and inspire clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding requirements, clinical governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication management, and quality assurance processes.
• Support the recruitment, development, supervision, and retention of nursing and care staff.
• Act as the lead operational manager in the Home Manager's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

New Way Recruitment LTD in Brighton is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a high‑quality nursing home. You will support the Home Manager, lead clinical and non‑clinical teams, and drive resident‑centred care in a compliant clinical environment.

You’ll oversee care planning, staff recruitment and development, and quality assurance to ensure safe, dignified care. This role offers a competitive salary (£42k–£45k), with ongoing leadership development and clear career progression.