Vacancy: RGN Deputy Manager
Location: The Old Downs Care Home, Castle Hill, Longfield DA3 7BH
Contracted Hours: 2 x 12 hrs shifts on the floor and 2 x 8hrs supernumerary days
Salary: To be discussed upon application/interview depending on skillset & experience
We are looking for a positive, motivated, and experienced RGN Deputy Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nurse who enjoys leading others and delivering outstanding, person‑centred care.
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the Nursing Home and demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of person‑centred, evidence‑based care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support the care team to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care
- Leading and supervising the care team, including staff induction and ongoing support
- Administering and managing medication, including ordering and audits
- Liaising with multidisciplinary teams and families to ensure cohesive care
- Assessing and planning new admissions to the home
- Monitor standards of care and ensure compliance with policies and best practice
- Supervise, mentor, and induct new and junior staff members
- Maintain effective communication with residents, families, visitors, and external healthcare professionals
- Manage your workload effectively while maintaining high standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
- RGN qualification with a valid NMC registration
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the UK
- Previous experience in a clinical leadership or senior nursing role
- Up‑to‑date clinical skills and knowledge
- A compassionate, caring, and professional approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to nurture, develop, and inspire staff
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently
- Confidence liaising with external agencies and healthcare professionals
What we offer in return to your dedication
- Competitive pay and paid training hours
- Enhanced pay rate for Bank Holidays
- Flexibility of work according to your personal availability
- Workplace pension
- ‘Refer a Friend’ payments of up to £1000
- Enhanced DBS paid for by the company on completion of six months employment
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Access to funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Working in a supportive team
- The opportunity to help your team develop
- Free 24‑hour access to confidential employee support helpline
- Nellsar work uniforms
The Old Downs Residential Care Home at 01474 702 146.
Nellsar is an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a work environment that embraces and celebrates individual differences.
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