Job Description

Job Role: RGN Deputy Manager

Location:

Lukestone Care Home, 7 St. Michael's Road, Maidstone ME16 8BS

Contracted Hours:

Full-time

Salary: To be discussed upon application/interview (

depending on skillset & experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced RGN to join our team as a Deputy Manager.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the Nursing Home. You will demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of person-centred, evidence-based care.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and supervising the care team, including staff induction and ongoing support Administering and managing medication, including ordering and audits Liaising with multidisciplinary teams and families to ensure cohesive care Assessing and planning new admissions to the home
The responsibilities described above are not exhaustive; they serve as a guide to the role and may be reviewed or adapted over time to reflect the evolving needs of our residents and the broader service.

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

Level 5 in Management Recent 3 years of minimum experience working in a nursing home. A valid NMC pin number Knowledge of CQC requirements, DoLS, MCA & Safeguarding processes Ability to manage, coach, and develop staff Excellent Communication Skills: both Written and verbal A thorough knowledge and understanding of current Dementia and Palliative care Ability to foster and develop communication with external agencies Up-to-date clinical Skills and promotion of evidence-based practice Proven Professional development Ability to manage your workload & monitoring and maintaining clinical standards Auditing skills A compassionate and caring attitude
In return, Nellsar supports and develops its staff with a supportive training package tailored to your individual needs, to support you to develop to your next level of potential

What we offer in return for your dedication:


Competitive pay and paid training hours Enhanced pay rate for Bank Holidays Flexibility of work according to your personal availability Workplace pension 'Refer a Friend' payments of up to 1000 Enhanced DBS paid for by the company on completion of six months employment Comprehensive induction programme Access to funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme 5.6 weeks annual leave Working in a supportive team The opportunity to help your team develop Free 24-hour access to confidential employee support helpline Nellsar work uniforms

Why Choose Us?

Nellsar has been a family-run Company since 1988 and we provide exceptional care for residents across our group of 13 Care Homes in Kent, Surrey, and Essex. We consistently strive to achieve the highest standards of professional and person-centred care, and we achieve this by promoting the wellbeing and development of our team members. Our values focus on the individual, creating an inclusive environment with both residents and our teams at the heart of what we do every day.

It's our mission at Nellsar to ensure that people live life to the full.