Job Description

Job Overview

We know that family can come from anywhere. At Hazelgrove, a family run nursing home, it's our privilege to care for people - treating each resident as if they were part of our own family. Right now, we are looking for caring individuals to join our friendly team promoting independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care. This care home offers personalised residential, nursing care and specialist dementia care to its residents in a warm, supportive environment.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Home Manager in all aspects of clinical and operational leadership. You will be responsible for delivering safe, person-centred care, mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining exceptional clinical governance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing day-to-day care delivery with a strong clinical presence on the floor Leading and mentoring nursing and care teams to ensure outstanding resident outcomes Supporting with staff supervision, appraisals, training and development Maintaining robust compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding policies, Health & Safety standards, DoLS, and MCA frameworks Leading on medication management, clinical governance, audits and care planning Acting as a key liaison with external stakeholders, residents, and families Assisting in pre-admissions, care assessments, room allocations and occupancy planning Deputising for the Home Manager during absences

Requirements

Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN (RGN/RMN) Prior experience as a Deputy Manager in a care home setting Strong understanding of CQC regulations, DoLS, and MCA frameworks Clinical leadership with a passion for person-centred care Excellent communication, team coordination and organisational skills Experience managing medication protocols, audits and risk assessments NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care

What We Offer

Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Ongoing training, CPD, and internal progression opportunities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/09/2025
Reference ID: HZGDM
Expected start date: 15/09/2025