Job Description

Care Home Deputy Manager (Nursing)

Location:

Sudbury, Suffolk

Pay:

50,000 per year

Introduction

We are a family-run care provider driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. Our dedicated teams deliver excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect. Recognised nationally for high standards, resident satisfaction, and a people-first approach, we are committed to creating a workplace where staff feel valued and supported.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and team at the heart of everything, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring high-quality care is consistently delivered. You'll oversee the care team, taking full responsibility in the absence of the Home Manager.

Your role will also involve training and supervising staff, assisting with pre-admission assessments, maintaining up-to-date care plans and records, and building strong communication with residents' families and external professionals.

Reports to:

Home Manager

Key skills and attributes

Previous experience as a Deputy Home Manager. Strong ability to engage with service users to understand their needs. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and referral pathways. Good working knowledge of CQC standards. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and external professionals. Commitment to involving residents and families in the development and evaluation of care plans.
Education and qualifications

NMC registered nurse with relevant experience (essential).
What you will gain

The satisfaction of working within an enthusiastic, caring, and supportive team. Plenty of opportunities for training, skill development, and career progression. A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with processes in place to support you every step of the way.
Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme. Opportunities for career progression. Employee Assistance Programme. Blue Light Card Scheme (enrolment fee reimbursed). Full DBS disclosure paid for. Annual NMC PIN renewal covered.
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 authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person