Deputy Manager - Maternity Cover

Deputy Manager - Maternity Cover

Are you a driven and dynamic Registered Nurse? Are you looking for a new career in management?

The Home

City View Court, situated in Belfast, delivers person-centred nursing care for up to 100 residents.

Recently refurbished, City View Court is a light, modern and spacious home offering a range of specialist care services for older people, including residential, dementia and general nursing.

Our kind and compassionate team not only provides care, but shares their good company, companionship and assistance whenever required, ensuring that all residents feel listened to and supported.

Whilst all private bedrooms are fully furnished residents are welcome to personalise the space with their own accessories and furniture.

Residents at City View Court can enjoy the comfortable lounges and dining spaces to relax, enjoy a nutritious meal freshly prepared by our chef, or to socialise.

Despite its city centre location, City View Court boasts a calm, restful atmosphere.

The Role

This is a maternity cover role.

The Deputy Manager is part of the Home Management Team, the heart and soul of our Homes, embodying leadership, compassion and dedication to the wellbeing of residents and team members alike. The Deputy Manager plays a key support role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and respected, and where staff are empowered to deliver high-quality care with professionalism and clinical excellence.

The Deputy Manager works closely with the Home Manager to oversee every aspect of the Home’s operation, from ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Deputy Manager leads by example, inspiring their team to uphold the highest standards of care while also providing support and guidance.

The Deputy Manager supports the team in building meaningful connections with residents based on trust, rapport and create a sense of community and belonging within the Home.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in the overall management and administration of the Home, including staffing, budgeting and regulatory compliance, in addition to ensuring the highest level of clinical care.

• Provide leadership and supervision to the team, including recruitment, training, performance management and team development.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivery and processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed in collaboration with the Home Manager and care teams..

• Maintains positive contact with commissioners and referrers to develop confidence in service provision.

• Carries out or ensures that all risk assessments are carried out in a rigorous and timely manner.

• Proactively participate in the company quality and compliance policy and procedures.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI
• NMC reimbursed after qualifying period
• Uniforms & PPE supplied
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

We can offer sponsorship for this role, for candidates within the UK .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the care of the elderly
• An active NMC pin as a Registered General Nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ experience AND at least 2 years’ experience gained as Nurse in Charge
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be competent using a range of IT programmes and packages
• The Right to Work in the UK