About this role
Job summary 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 individu
Main duties of the job The job of Deputy Home Manager Nurse Qualified at Akari Care involves caring for the elderly and supporting the smooth and efficient running of the home. Deputy Managers are responsible for working harmoniously with the Home Manager and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that residents receive personalized care they deserve. This challenging position involves varied duties connected to nursing and residential care, communication, budgeting, HR, and emergency response. The role requires a Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, healthcare sector experience, leadership experience, and NMC certification with an active PIN. The position offers competitive salary, pension contributions, uniforms, DBS checks, flexible working patterns, fully funded training, and an engaging community environment.
About us Akari Care is known for creating environments where residents are valued, respected, and provided with personalized care. They offer award-winning homes with a focus on making a real and positive difference in the lives of older people. Akari Care values engaging community spirit and is committed to supporting vulnerable adults by building long-term careers for its staff in elderly care. Their team-based approach promotes personal and professional development for all its employees while ensuring high standards of care for residents. With a strong focus on personal growth and training, Akari Care aims to take care of its staff as well as its residents, ensuring a respectful, flexible, and inclusive community for everyone.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, experience in the health care sector, NMC certificate with an active PIN, management/leadership experience and qualifications are desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Whitley Bay
NE26 2EU
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)