Job summary Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager who is committed to providing personalized, high-quality care for the elderly residents in their award-winning care homes. This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills while making a positive difference in the lives of those you serve. Main duties of the job As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the care home, working closely with the Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams. Your duties will include overseeing all aspects of nursing and residential care, effective communication, financial controls, and human resource management. You will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable leadership style, providing guidance and support to your colleagues to maintain the highest standards of care. This diverse role will present both rewarding and challenging moments, but the gratitude of the residents will be the true motivation behind your work. About us Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential and nursing care for the elderly. They are committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and receive the personalized care they deserve. Akari Care operates multiple care homes across the UK, with a focus on delivering excellence in care and supporting their staff to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Details Date posted 23 June 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24.52 to £25.52 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1305717295 Job locations Akari Care Hardwick TS19 8FR Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: 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 Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of £25.52 Per Hour Pension contribution of 5% 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 grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKNUR Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: 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 Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of £25.52 Per Hour Pension contribution of 5% 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 grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKNUR Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, NMC registered nurse with active PIN, management/leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, NMC registered nurse with active PIN, management/leadership experience (essential) and qualification (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). Additional information 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 Hardwick TS19 8FR Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Hardwick TS19 8FR Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Akari Care, TS19 8FR Hardwick, United Kingdom