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Deputy Home Manager Nurse Qualified

Akari Care Limited

Strood, ME2 4JS

Salary

£26.00

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

37 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

This job involves being a senior nurse in a care home, helping to run the home and make sure residents get the care they need. You'll work with a team to keep the home running smoothly and help staff develop their skills. It's a challenging but rewarding role that suits someone who is passionate about caring for older people and wants to build a long-term career in care.

What you'll need

  • You need to be a qualified nurse with experience in care for older people.
  • You should be able to lead a team and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and other teams.
  • You should be able to manage budgets and finances.
  • You'll need to be flexible and able to work in a variety of situations, including emergencies.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider doing a leadership or management course to help you develop your skills.
  • Make sure you read up on the care home's values and policies before the interview.
  • Think about how you can use your nursing skills to make a positive difference to residents' lives.
  • Practice your leadership skills by volunteering to lead a project or team at work.
  • Research the care home's reputation and what it's like to work there.

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Job 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 A...

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.

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.

What is in it for you

  • A competitive salary
  • Pension contribution of 3%
  • 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)
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Annual NMC fees paid.
  • Fully funded training and development
  • Support with personal development plans.
  • The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
  • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Akari Care is a reputable organisation dedicated to the provision of comprehensive and compassionate care for the elderly. Our focus is on establishing a supportive and respectful environment in our award-winning homes. We strive to offer personalized care that ensures our residents feel valued and respected. Akari Care operates with a clear mission to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of older people. We achieve this by fostering a collaborative work environment where our team members can thrive and develop professionally. At Akari Care, we value the dedication and resilience of our staff, encouraging them to engage in ongoing training and development for personal and professional growth. Our organisation prioritizes personalized excellence and community spirit, aiming to provide individualized care that reflects the unique needs of each resident. By investing in employee development and promoting high standards of care, Akari Care ensures that vulnerable adults receive the support they require.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

10 August 2026

Last checked

12 August 2026

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About the employer

ACL
Akari Care Limited

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