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Deputy Home Manager Nurse Qualified

Akari Care Limited

Whitley Bay, NE26 2EUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25.01

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 November 2026

36 days left

Job description

Job Purpose We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in leading our care home team. As a Deputy Manager...

The Deputy Home Manager Nurse Qualified position at Akari Care calls for a motivated and compassionate individual to assist the Home Manager with leading the care home team. This role is crucial in ensuring high standards of care, enhancing residents' well-being, and contributing to the operational success of the care home. Responsibilities encompass leadership support, operational management, ensuring quality care, team development, clinical oversight, effective communication, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Leadership involves fostering a culture of excellence and compassion while operational duties include managing daily operations and maintaining quality standards. Team development entails recruitment, training, mentoring, and creating a supportive work environment. Clinical oversight requires assessing new residents' needs and managing care plans. Effective communication involves record maintenance and interaction with residents, families, and staff. Compliance with regulations, policy implementation, and relationship building with various stakeholders are key aspects of the role.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in leading our care home team. As a Deputy Manager at Akari Care, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care, enhancing the well-being of our residents, and driving the success of our care home.

  • Leadership Support: To assist the Home Manager in providing strong and effective leadership our Colleagues, fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement.
  • Operational Management: Helping oversee the day-to-day operations of the care home, ensuring compliance with all Akari Care and regulatory standards, deputising in the Home Managers absence.
  • Quality Care: Ensuring the delivery of exceptional care meeting the individual needs of each resident, promoting their well-being and dignity.
  • Team Development: Supporting the recruitment, training and development of Colleagues. Including the mentoring of the nursing team, fostering a supportive and motivated work environment.
  • Clinical oversight: Completing pre-admission assessments of potential new residents to ensure their needs can be safely met. Ensuring resident care plans reflect their current needs and are kept under review, working with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure any changes or concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Communication: Maintenance of clear and accurate records of care to be provided and communicate effectively with residents, families, and Colleagues.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the home adheres to all relevant regulations and standards, implementing policies and procedures that promote safety and quality care.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining positive relationships with residents, families, Colleagues, and external stakeholders to ensure clear and effective communication.

  • Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration, with no restrictions.
  • A leadership qualification is desirable but not essential.
  • Proven track record and experience within a social care setting.
  • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
  • A caring and empathetic approach, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents.
  • Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and Colleagues.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond to changing needs and priorities.

At Akari Care, we are committed to recognising and rewarding the dedication of our Colleagues. As part of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance, including:

  • Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement
  • Cash bonus subject to achievement of business targets
  • Pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support and advice
  • Access to a range of retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
  • Training and development opportunities to support career progression
  • Recognition and Values Awards celebrating individual and team achievements

Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care services for older people, operating 31 care homes across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care supported by an effective Operational and Quality Team function.

At Akari Care, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise Colleagues who consistently demonstrate our commitment to being:

Personalised treating every individual as unique and tailoring our approach accordingly.

Kind showing compassion, empathy, and respect in all interactions.

Caring - Creating a warmand inclusive environment in which our residents and staff have a sense of security and belonging.

Trusted acting with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Community working together to create supportive environments for residents, Colleagues, and the communities we serve.

We believe that by recognising and celebrating these values, we create a positive workplace culture for all our Colleagues.

Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Frameworkstatus, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.

Akari Care is an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our residents and Colleagues.

Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care services for older people with 31 care homes across the UK. The organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality care, supported by an effective Operational and Quality Team. Akari Care operates on core values of personalization, kindness, caring, trust, and community engagement. These values underpin every activity, guiding interactions with residents and colleagues, and ensuring a secure and inclusive environment. Akari Care acknowledges and rewards commitment through competitive salaries and benefits, promoting a positive workplace culture. They actively work towards diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including veterans, and valuing the unique skills they contribute. Akari Care stands firm on its role as an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment for all staff and residents. Their focus remains on improving residents' quality of life by creating supportive, compassionate communities throughout their network of care homes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration, with no restrictions. A leadership qualification is desirable but not essential. Proven track record and experience within a social care setting. Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. A caring and empathetic approach, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents. Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and Colleagues. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail. A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond to changing needs and priorities.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

10 September 2026

Last checked

10 September 2026

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