Job Description

Deputy Nursing Home Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: From £24.00 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Nursing Home Manager to join a well-established care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a nursing home environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to lead and support a dedicated clinical team while ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care, dignity, and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care delivery, while promoting a positive and supportive environment for residents, relatives, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and support nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional resident care

Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and external agencies

Ensure residents’ wellbeing, dignity, independence, and lifestyle choices are respected at all times

Oversee care planning and ensure nutritional and hydration needs are met

Conduct pre-admission assessments and support the admissions process

Monitor dependency levels and assist with funding and fee assessments where required

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, clinical best practice, and sector developments

Promote a professional and positive image of the home both internally and externally

Support and mentor nursing team leaders and care staff to ensure high-quality care delivery

Manage medication ordering, administration, and storage in line with NMC guidelines and company policies

Escalate and report incidents affecting resident safety and welfare appropriately

Work closely with senior management to continuously improve clinical standards and service delivery

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

RGN or RMN qualification

A valid NMC PIN

Previous experience within a senior nursing role in a care home environment

Strong clinical leadership and team management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

A highly organised approach with strong attention to detail

The ability to lead by example and act as a positive role model

A compassionate, proactive, and professional attitude

Essential Experience

Minimum 2 years’  management experience

Additional Requirements

Full NMC PIN (required)

UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Career progression and development opportunities

Subsidised meals during shifts

Enhanced rates for additional hours worked

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee referral scheme

Financial wellbeing support

How to Apply?

Send your up to date CV's to c.hanson@purosearch.com or call Callum on 0161 441 1441