Job Description

Care Home Deputy Manager (Nursing)

Wroxham, Norfolk
50,000 per year | Permanent | Salaried

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate

Deputy Manager (Clinical)

to join our team at a well-established nursing home in Wroxham. You'll play a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred nursing care that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing.

As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Home Manager in overseeing the clinical and operational aspects of the home, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and ensuring residents receive the best possible care. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to nursing and care staff while taking responsibility for clinical governance, audits, medication management, and documentation accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Home Manager in the daily running of the service and ensure high standards of care delivery. Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and care teams. Conduct clinical audits, review and update care plans, and ensure accurate documentation. Oversee medication management and ensure compliance with CQC standards. Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies. Support pre-admission assessments, risk assessments, and ongoing evaluations of residents' needs. Ensure a safe, caring, and supportive environment that reflects residents' individual preferences.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (NMC Pin required). Previous experience as a

Deputy Home Manager

in a nursing home or similar setting. Strong understanding of CQC standards and clinical governance. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to engage with residents and families to promote personalised care. Confident in safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning procedures.

What You'll Gain

Comprehensive induction and training programme. Career development and progression opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Blue Light Card Scheme (with enrolment fee reimbursed). Loyalty bonus - accrue up to 5 additional holiday days with service. Full DBS disclosure paid for. Annual NMC PIN renewal paid.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person