Deputy Nursing Home Manager
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £22 to £24.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | SK7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-58420-20726 |
Summary
Deputy Nursing Home Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: From £24.00 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Nursing Home Manager to join a well-established care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a nursing home environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to lead and support a dedicated clinical team while ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care, dignity, and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care delivery, while promoting a positive and supportive environment for residents, relatives, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and support nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional resident care
Build positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
Ensure residents’ wellbeing, dignity, independence, and lifestyle choices are respected at all times
Oversee care planning and ensure nutritional and hydration needs are met
Conduct pre-admission assessments and support the admissions process
Monitor dependency levels and assist with funding and fee assessments where required
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, clinical best practice, and sector developments
Promote a professional and positive image of the home both internally and externally
Support and mentor nursing team leaders and care staff to ensure high-quality care delivery
Manage medication ordering, administration, and storage in line with NMC guidelines and company policies
Escalate and report incidents affecting resident safety and welfare appropriately
Work closely with senior management to continuously improve clinical standards and service delivery
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
RGN or RMN qualification
A valid NMC PIN
Previous experience within a senior nursing role in a care home environment
Strong clinical leadership and team management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
A highly organised approach with strong attention to detail
The ability to lead by example and act as a positive role model
A compassionate, proactive, and professional attitude
Essential Experience
Minimum 2 years’ management experience
Additional Requirements
Full NMC PIN (required)
UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Career progression and development opportunities
Subsidised meals during shifts
Enhanced rates for additional hours worked
Company pension scheme with employer contribution
Free on-site parking
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Health and wellbeing support programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee referral scheme
Financial wellbeing support
How to Apply?
Send your up to date CV's to c.hanson@purosearch.com or call Callum on 0161 441 1441