Deputy Manager

Leaders in Care

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Are you an experienced Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager looking for your next step? We're recruiting for a Deputy Manager in Longfield, Dartford, offering from £24 per hour (£49,920+ per annum) for a 40-hour week, with a fantastic split of 22 hours working clinically as Nurse in Charge and 18 dedicated management hours each week.

This is a great opportunity to join an established nursing home providing high-quality nursing and dementia care, combining hands-on clinical leadership with protected time to focus on the management and development of the service.

Benefits include:

  • From £24 per hour / £49,920+ per annum
  • 40-hour permanent contract
  • 18 dedicated management hours per week
  • 22 hours working clinically as Nurse in Charge
  • Excellent opportunity to progress your management career
  • Support from an experienced Home Manager and wider team
  • A genuine balance between clinical and management responsibilities
As Deputy Manager, you'll:

  • Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
  • Take responsibility as Nurse in Charge during clinical shifts
  • Lead, support and develop Nurses and the wider care team
  • Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care
  • Oversee care planning, medication management and clinical documentation
  • Complete audits and support clinical governance and compliance
  • Liaise with residents, families and external healthcare professionals
  • Help maintain high standards across both nursing and dementia care
We're looking for:

  • A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Deputy Manager and/or Senior Nurse
  • Strong nursing home experience
  • Good experience supporting residents living with dementia
  • Confident clinical leadership and people-management skills
  • Someone comfortable balancing hands-on nursing with management responsibilities
If you're an experienced Senior Nurse ready to step up, or an established Deputy Manager looking for a role with proper protected management time, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Deputy Manager role or contact Callum on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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