Care Home Deputy Manager

J2500 Posted: 23/02/2026

£50000
Walton-on-Thames, South East,
Permanent

Deputy Manager (Clinical)
Walton-On-Thames
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Are you an experienced and passionate clinical leader looking for your next step? I am recruiting for a dedicated Deputy Manager (Clinical) to support the Home Manager in delivering outstanding, person-centred nursing care within a well-established care home in Walton-On-Thames.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident NMC registered nurse with Deputy Manager experience who is committed to achieving excellence in care, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance.

The Role

As Deputy Manager (Clinical), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care in line with CQC standards and best practice guidelines.
You will:

Provide strong clinical leadership to nursing and care teams
Promote person-centred care that upholds dignity, choice, and wellbeing
Take responsibility for clinical governance and oversee the service in the absence of the Home Manager
Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and company policies
Mentor, supervise, and support nurses and care staff
Conduct clinical audits and oversee medication management
Review, update, and evaluate care plans
Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping
Complete pre-admission and risk assessments
Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies
Safeguard residents by identifying appropriate referral pathways

About You We are looking for someone who is:

An NMC registered nurse with relevant clinical experience (essential)
Experienced in a Deputy Home Manager role
Knowledgeable in CQC standards and regulatory requirements
Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Skilled at building strong working relationships with families, professionals, and staff
Confident in promoting shared ownership of care programmes with residents and families
Proactive, organised, and able to lead by example

What You’ll Gain

Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
The opportunity to work alongside an enthusiastic and caring team
A supportive leadership structure
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Clear processes and systems to support you in your role
The satisfaction of making a real difference in residents’ lives

We believe that when our staff feel valued and supported, our residents receive the very best care. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and be part of a home that puts people at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue to deliver exceptional care in Walton-On-Thames.