Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

Akari Care is seeking a Deputy Manager who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. This highly diverse role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the care home, managing all aspects of nursing and residential care, communication, budgetary and financial controls, and human resources. The successful candidate will demonstrate a caring nature, flexibility, and the ability to work well under pressure while upholding the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for working in collaboration with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the care home. This role involves overseeing all aspects of nursing and residential care, including open and individualized communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls, and being personally accountable for human resources. The Deputy Manager will act in the best interests of all involved, promote engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guide and coach colleagues in their professional and personal development, and undertake the same for their own growth journey.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential and nursing care for the elderly. The organization aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. Akari Care is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Job responsibilities

Package 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 Care

Experience of working within health care sector

Management / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)

Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN

A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Person Specification Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, experience in the healthcare sector, management/leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable), an active NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with a PIN.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.