Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

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  • United Kingdom
  • £40,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join their award-winning home in Battle Hill. This is an opportunity to make a real and positive difference in the lives of older people, working closely with the Home Manager and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the home.Main duties of the jobAs the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the home, from nursing and residential care to financial and HR management. You will need to demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature to ensure the best possible care for the residents. The role is challenging but highly rewarding, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities in supporting vulnerable adults.About usAkari Care is a leading provider of quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. The organization has a strong focus on continuous improvement and professional development, ensuring that their staff are equipped to deliver the highest standards of care.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£40,000 to £50,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1370025711Job locationsAkari CareBattle HillNE28 9RHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description:If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.We now seek a Deputy Manager who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.Working in collaboration and harmony with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home. This highly diverse role will at times have challenging moments, however the innermost reward you and the team receive from our residents pure gratefulness to us, is what creates the true incentive behind this role.The duties of our Deputy Managers are vast and varied and include all aspects which touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls and, being personally accountable for Human Resources. You will always act in the best interests for all involved, promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to actively pursue training and development and undertaking the same for your own professional and personal growth journey.On both a personal basis and through supervision of the teams, you will give your undivided attention and care to all areas of the home from the laundering of residents personal items through to dealing with a highly complex emergency such as a serious accident or break out of an infectious disease. No matter what the situation you will portray the confidence of a flexible leader and impart your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same exacting high standards.By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you:Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social CareExperience of working within health care sectorManagement / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PINA caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approachFlexible and adaptable to changes at short noticeWork well under pressure without negative impact to those around youWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedResilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residentsWhats in it for you:A competitive salaryPension contribution of 5%Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemesUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Flexible working patternsAnnual NMC fees paidFully funded training and developmentSupport with personal development plansThe opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionallyAn engaging community environment where everyone is respected and includedAKNUR Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description:If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.We now seek a Deputy Manager who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.Working in collaboration and harmony with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home. This highly diverse role will at times have challenging moments, however the innermost reward you and the team receive from our residents pure gratefulness to us, is what creates the true incentive behind this role.The duties of our Deputy Managers are vast and varied and include all aspects which touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls and, being personally accountable for Human Resources. You will always act in the best interests for all involved, promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to actively pursue training and development and undertaking the same for your own professional and personal growth journey.On both a personal basis and through supervision of the teams, you will give your undivided attention and care to all areas of the home from the laundering of residents personal items through to dealing with a highly complex emergency such as a serious accident or break out of an infectious disease. No matter what the situation you will portray the confidence of a flexible leader and impart your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same exacting high standards.By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you:Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social CareExperience of working within health care sectorManagement / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PINA caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approachFlexible and adaptable to changes at short noticeWork well under pressure without negative impact to those around youWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedResilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residentsWhats in it for you:A competitive salaryPension contribution of 5%Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemesUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Flexible working patternsAnnual NMC fees paidFully funded training and developmentSupport with personal development plansThe opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionallyAn engaging community environment where everyone is respected and includedAKNURPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN, and management/leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable).
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN, and management/leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable).

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