Deputy Manager

Location:

Boston (PE21) – Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£21 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Equals One Ltd

Job ID:

132387701

Posted On:

31 October 2025

Deputy Manager – Nursing Home

A£21.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)

Full Time

Site-based

Boston, PE21

Meadows Edge Care Home, a long-established and family-run home in Boston since 1981, is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager with a valid NMC PIN and nursing home managerial experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate leader to join a dedicated team and help drive high standards of person-centred care while supporting the Home Manager in the day-to-day running of the service.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the home, ensuring compliance, maintaining excellent care standards, and supporting staff to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents. You will step into the Manager’s role during their absence, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the home.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

* Leadership & Management: Lead, support, and supervise the care team, providing clear guidance and covering for the Home Manager when required.
* Care Standards: Contribute to and oversee personalised care plans, ensuring residents’ needs are met with dignity and respect.
* Staff Development: Recruit, train, and develop team members while managing performance and promoting a positive working culture.
* Compliance & Quality: Ensure the service meets CQC standards, conduct audits, and implement improvements where needed.
* Operations: Manage staffing levels, rota planning, and assist with day-to-day operational duties.
* Communication: Build strong, supportive relationships with residents, families, staff, and external healthcare professionals.

Skills & Experience Required

* Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN – essential
* Proven experience in a nursing home setting at Deputy Manager or similar level
* Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
* Good knowledge of care planning, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 4/5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care desirable
* Experience with PCS, Atlas E-MAR, and QCS systems beneficial

Why Join Us?

* Competitive pay, reflecting your skills and experience
* Opportunity to work within a supportive, family-run home with an excellent reputation
* Career progression opportunities with support for further qualifications
* A warm, welcoming environment that values both residents and staff

If you have the skills, qualifications, and passion for care we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this role.

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