About this role
Job summary Are you a passionate care professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Agincare, we believe every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As Clinical Deputy Manager at Waterside Care Home, youll be at the heart of delivering exceptional, person-centred care, leading a dedicated team to ensure our residents feel valued, supported, and truly at home. This is your chance to combine clinical expertise with compassionate leadership, helping shape a warm, safe, and vibrant environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive. As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy up to £55,000 per annum, refer a friend scheme up to £1000, outstanding career development, fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light care discount package, and a company pension scheme. What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK, prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses, registered nurse experience and an active NMC pin, QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care, good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks, available to work 42 hours including alternate weekends, working 2 on-floor shifts each week.
Main duties of the job The Clinical Deputy Manager role at Agincare involves delivering exceptional person-centred care alongside a dedicated team at Waterside Care Home. You will lead the care team to ensure that care delivered to residents is safe, supportive, and person-centred. The role requires combining clinical expertise with compassionate leadership while working closely with family members and care professionals. You will support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home, assume full capacity in their absence, and maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and equipment standards. The position offers up to £55,000 per annum, a friend referral scheme, career development, fully funded training, discounts, and a pension scheme. Applicants need 12 months of right to work in the UK, prior team leading experience, an active NMC pin, a QCF Level 3 diploma or higher in Health and Social Care, and must work 42 hours with alternate weekends and 2 on-floor shifts weekly.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. As one of the largest care providers in the UK, Agincare employs over 4,500 team members and operates more than 100 locations across England, which include care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to providing equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all. Additionally, Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, offering guaranteed interviews to care leavers and fostering their independent living. Their care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you a passionate care professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Agincare, we believe every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
As Clinical Deputy Manager at Waterside Care Home, youll be at the heart of delivering exceptional, person-centred care, leading a dedicated team to ensure our residents feel valued, supported, and truly at home.
This is your chance to combine clinical expertise with compassionate leadership, helping shape a warm, safe, and vibrant environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.
Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/london/waterside-care-home/As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy Up to £55,000 per annum Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension schemeWhat is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses Registered nurse experience and an Active NMC pin QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks Must be available to work 42 hours including alternate weekends Working 2 on-floor shifts each weekA day in the life of a Clinical Deputy ManagerAs Clinical Deputy Manager you will be responsible for leading the care team to ensure that the care delivered to our resident is safe, supportive and person-centred.
You will ensure that these needs are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet their current requirements, and ensurethe general standards of hygiene and cleanliness and equipment are maintained for their safety and wellbeing.
You will support to the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, assuming full capacity in their absence.
Clinical competencies of this this role are not limited to PEG feeds, tracheostomy, urinary catheter, blood sugar monitoring, EOL i.e. syringe driver, wound care.
A typical day could include:
Induction of new team members and the supervision and support to existing team members The completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews in care provision for residents as needs change. Your care plans would be person-centred, with focus on dignity and individuality Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers and the residents themselves to ensure a holistic and transparent care provision. Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes are in place to mitigate and/or avoid these risks Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date. Contributing to the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Working with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.About AgincareWere a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Candidates must have prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses along with registered nurse experience and an active NMC pin. A QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care is required, along with a good knowledge of CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks.
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 Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Peckham
SE15 6LA
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)