Deputy Nursing Home Manager

Deputy Nursing Home Manager – Dementia Nursing Home

Location:

Wells, Somerset

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.