A well-established, not-for-profit elderly care provider is seeking a strong and credible Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a large care home delivering residential, nursing, and dementia care. This is a supernumerary Deputy Manager position, offering protected time to lead, influence culture, and drive standards within a complex and demanding service. The home has a large staff team and requires a confident leader who can manage challenges, set expectations, and bring stability. The Role: * Support the Home Manager with the operational and clinical leadership of a large, multi-disciplinary service * Provide strong, visible leadership to a large and sometimes challenging staff group * Drive quality, compliance, and best practice across residential, nursing, and dementia services * Lead on audits, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement * Act as a clear, confident communicator with staff, residents, families, and external professionals * Take full responsibility for the home in the Home Manager’s absence The Ideal Candidate: * Currently a Deputy Manager or an experienced Senior Nurse / Clinical Lead * Clinical background strongly preferred (RGN/RMN ideal, but not essential) * 2–3 years’ experience in a Deputy Manager or equivalent senior role * Proven ability to manage p...