Deputy Home Manager
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX1 1AA |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/676643_1765892661 |
Summary
Job Title: Deputy Home Manager (Nurse Qualified)
Location: Exeter
Home Type: 72-bed modern, spacious nursing home
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Upwards of £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About the Home
We are a modern, well-equipped 72-bed nursing home based in Exeter, providing high-quality nursing and residential care in a spacious and supportive environment. The home is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and maintaining excellent clinical and regulatory standards.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Nurse-qualified Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in the day-to-day leadership and clinical oversight of the service. This is a senior role combining hands-on nursing, staff leadership, and governance, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance across the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Home Manager with the overall management and performance of the home
- Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a role model for best nursing practice
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, NMC standards, and internal policies
- Lead, mentor, and develop nursing and care teams
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication management, and clinical audits
- Support recruitment, staff supervision, appraisals, and ongoing training
- Deputise for the Home Manager in their absence
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, and external professionals
- Promote a safe, caring, well-led, and responsive service
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN
- Proven experience in a nursing home or care home environment
- Experience in a senior or leadership nursing role (Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse)
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory compliance
- Confident leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care
What We Offer
- Salary upwards of £50,000 per annum
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- A modern, well-resourced working environment
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a high-quality nursing home
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.