Care Home Deputy Manager

Job Title:

Deputy Manager

Reports to:

Home Manager

Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will provide clinical leadership to the nursing and care teams, ensuring residents receive person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Home Manager in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the home.
Take responsibility for clinical governance and oversee the service in the absence of the Home Manager.
Ensure care delivery meets CQC requirements and aligns with company policies and procedures.
Provide mentoring, supervision, and leadership to nurses and care staff.
Conduct clinical audits and ensure continuous improvement in care standards.
Review and update care plans to reflect residents’ individual needs.
Oversee medication management and ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
Support pre-admission assessments, risk assessments, and ongoing evaluation of residents’ needs.
Liaise with healthcare professionals, residents’ families, and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Skills & Attributes:

Previous Deputy Home Manager experience.
Ability to engage with service users to understand their needs and deliver excellent care.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and referral pathways for adult protection.
Good working knowledge of CQC standards.
Strong relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals, families, visitors, and staff teams.
Ability to involve residents and families in developing, agreeing, and evaluating care programmes.

Education &

Qualifications:

NMC Registered Nurse with relevant experience – essential