Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Ashcroft Nursing Home, Fairview Close, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QE
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (5 days a week)
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About Our Care Home
We are a large care home with 72 beds for adults aged 65+, including those with dementia and physical disabilities.
Our service is registered as a "care home with nursing", offering both personal and nursing care.
Our building layout features two functional floors with lift access, and our ownership is operated by a family-owned business.
CQC Rating: Overall - Good, Safe - Good, Effective - Good, Caring - Good, Responsive - Good, Well-led - Requires Improvement
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Key Responsibilities
A. Resident-Facing Care (2 days/week)
* Lead by example in direct care: personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility support, and meaningful engagement with residents.
* Mentor/develop care staff during shifts—ensuring high standards in person-centered care, dignity, and respect.
* Conduct regular care plan reviews and liaise with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., GPs, therapists).
B. Clinical Oversight & Administration (3 days/week)
* Provide clinical and operational support to the Registered Manager.
* Oversee day-to-day clinical governance: audits, risk management, medication systems.
* Coordinate staff rotas, performance appraisals, training compliance, and supervision sessions.
* Ensure compliance with CQC regulations.
* Prepare reports, manage resident admissions/discharges, and support managerial oversight of resources.
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Essential Skills & Qualifications
Requirements:
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with valid UK registration (NMC) for a minimum of 2 years.
* Substantial experience in care home nursing—minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
* Understanding of CQC's key inspection domains—especially leadership, care governance, and quality assurance.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.
* Compassionate, values-driven, and committed to person-centered care.
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Benefits
We offer a competitive salary aligned with senior clinical roles, a positive supportive team culture within a family-owned and operated business, mentoring with support from an experienced band 8 nurse regional manager.
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