Deputy Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager looking for your next step? We're recruiting for a Deputy Manager in Longfield, Dartford, offering from £24 per hour (£49,920+ per annum) for a 40-hour week, with a fantastic split of 22 hours working clinically as Nurse in Charge and 18 dedicated management hours each week. This is a great opportunity to join an established nursing home providing high-quality nursing and dementia care, combining hands-on clinical leadership with protected time to focus on the management and development of the service. Benefits include: • From £24 per hour / £49,920+ per annum • 40-hour permanent contract • 18 dedicated management hours per week • 22 hours working clinically as Nurse in Charge • Excellent opportunity to progress your management career • Support from an experienced Home Manager and wider team • A genuine balance between clinical and management responsibilities As Deputy Manager, you'll: • Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home • Take responsibility as Nurse in Charge during clinical shifts • Lead, support and develop Nurses and the wider care team • Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care • Oversee care planning, medication management and clinical documentation • Complete audits and support clinical governance and compliance • Liaise with residents, families and external healthcare professionals • Help maintain high standards across both nursing and dementia care We're looking for: • A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN • A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Deputy Manager and/or Senior Nurse • Strong nursing home experience • Good experience supporting residents living with dementia • Confident clinical leadership and people-management skills • Someone comfortable balancing hands-on nursing with management responsibilities If you're an experienced Senior Nurse ready to step up, or an established Deputy Manager looking for a role with proper protected management time, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Deputy Manager role or contact Callum on for a confidential discussion.