Deputy Care Manager – Nursing

Deputy Care Manager – Nursing

Griston, Norfolk | £50,000 per annum | Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Care Manager (Clinical) to support the Home Manager in the delivery of safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care within a well-established care service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NMC Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in clinical leadership, governance and the day-to-day running of the home.

The Role

• Support the Home Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the service.
• Provide strong clinical leadership to nursing and care teams.
• Ensure care delivery meets CQC standards, legislation and best practice.
• Lead and support clinical audits, care plan reviews and medication management.
• Mentor, supervise and develop nurses and care staff.
• Complete pre-admission assessments, risk assessments and ongoing reviews.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure appropriate referral pathways are followed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Take responsibility for the clinical running of the home in the Home Manager’s absence.
• Promote person-centred care, dignity, choice and independence.

About You

• Previous experience as a Deputy Home Manager / Deputy Care Manager.
• NMC Registered Nurse – essential.
• Strong working knowledge of CQC requirements and clinical governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with care planning, medication, safeguarding and clinical audits.
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred nursing care.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 per annum
• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card Scheme.
• Loyalty bonus of up to 5 additional holiday days.
• Full DBS paid for.
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid.