Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager (Nursing Home)
Deputy Care Home Manager / Clinical Deputy Manager – Nursing Home
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
£45,825 per annum | Full-time | Permanent

Important: No sponsorship available. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Introduction

We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a well-established nursing home in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. This is a senior clinical and operational role, ideal for a confident Deputy Care Home Manager / Clinical Deputy Manager with a strong background in nursing homes, elderly care, and CQC compliance. Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining quality, stability, and excellent resident outcomes.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the overall management of the nursing home, ensuring high standards of care, strong governance, and day-to-day operational effectiveness. You will provide visible leadership on the floor, support staff development, and help ensure the home remains fully compliant, well-organised, and resident-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day operational and clinical management of the nursing home
• Lead by example on the floor, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care is delivered at all times
• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing and care teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
• Support staffing, rotas, supervision, appraisals, and training/CPD
• Assist with audits, safeguarding, incident management, and quality improvement plans
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external partners
• Ensure accurate documentation, care planning, and medication management

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager / Clinical Deputy Manager within a nursing or residential care home
• Strong working knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with an active NMC PIN
• Confident leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience supporting teams in a busy, regulated care environment
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred elderly care

Pay & Benefits:

• £45,825 per annum
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Supportive leadership team and structured management support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking

Working Hours

Full-time, predominantly daytime hours, including alternate weekends, aligned with service needs.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their leadership career within a stable and supportive nursing home. You will work alongside an experienced Home Manager, have real influence on standards of care, and be supported to grow professionally.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager / Clinical Deputy Manager / Nurse Deputy Manager looking for your next role in Stourport-on-Severn, we would love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as received and interviews may be arranged promptly.