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Deputy Home Manager Nurse QualifiedNHS

Newcastle, NE2 1TL Permanent £25.25
Posted 10 September 2026 Closing date 9 November 2026
Manors Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.2 miles, direct) Eldon Square Bus Station (0.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 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. Key Responsibilities 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 w

Main duties of the job

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. Key responsibilities include leadership support to assist the Home Manager in providing strong and effective leadership. Operational management includes helping oversee day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with Akari Care and regulatory standards. Quality care involves ensuring exceptional care delivery, meeting the individual needs of each resident. Team development involves supporting recruitment, training, and development of Colleagues. Clinical oversight, communication, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement are also crucial responsibilities for this role.

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 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.

Benefits and Recognition

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

About Akari Care

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.

Our Values

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.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care services for older people, operating 31 care homes across the UK. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care supported by an effective Operational and Quality Team function. Akari Care's values are at the heart of everything they do, recognising Colleagues who consistently demonstrate a commitment to being Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community-focused. Akari Care is working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status, welcoming applications from members of the Armed Forces community. It is also an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all residents and Colleagues.

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