Deputy Home Manager

Location and Salary

Bedford | £60,000 per annum

A permanent Deputy Manager post has become available in a reputable nursing home in Bedford that specialises in elderly care, nursing, dementia, residential and respite care.

• Assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality nursing care for frail elderly residents, including those with dementia.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and carers, ensuring smooth operation of the nursing home.
• Work autonomously, building strong relationships with management and care staff.
• Maintain and assess the home’s high quality care standards.
• Organise and motivate the nursing team to deliver excellent care standards.
• Assist with inductions and orientations of new care staff.
• Uphold the home’s reputation as a recognised centre of excellence.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary team members.
• Perform administrative duties.

• Qualified nurse – RGN or RMN – registered with the NMC.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience leading a team of nurses (minimum 5 years hands‑on nursing experience).
• Passion for elderly / dementia care.
• Certifiable with NMC PIN.

Job reference JO19566 | CQC rating:
Good | Monday‑Friday and on‑call weekends | Luxury care home for the elderly.