Deputy Care Manager - Nursing

Deputy Care Manager – Nursing

Swaffham, Norfolk | £45,000 per annum | Permanent

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

The Role

* Provide clinical leadership to nursing and care teams.

* Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the service.

* Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and clinical governance requirements.

* Mentor and supervise nurses and care staff.

* Complete clinical audits, care plan reviews and medication oversight.

* Support assessments, risk management and safeguarding processes.

* Build strong relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

* Take responsibility for the home in the Home Manager’s absence.

About You

* Previous Deputy Manager / Deputy Home Manager experience.

* NMC Registered Nurse – essential.

* Strong knowledge of CQC standards and clinical governance.

* Excellent leadership and communication skills.

* Experience with care planning, medication management, audits and safeguarding.

* Passionate about delivering person-centred, high-quality nursing care.

Benefits

* £45,000 salary

* Comprehensive induction and training.

* Career development and progression opportunities.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Blue Light Card.

* Loyalty holiday scheme.

* DBS fully paid.

* Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed