Deputy Manager - Care Home - Dementia & Challenging Behaviour

Location: Derby 
Salary: £47,840 per annum 
Hours: Full-Time hours (shifts based and supernumerary - split to be discussed at interview)

Appoint Healthcare is proud to collaborate with a leading national provider of health and social care services, delivering exceptional support to young people and adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities. We are seeking an an experienced senior nurse who is looking to step up into a deputy role or a deputy looking for a new challenge to join our expert multidisciplinary team in a 51 bed care home for men and women with dementia and challenging behaviour located in Derby. We will consider RMN, RNLD and RGN trained nurses for this position.

As the deputy manager in our 51-bed care home, you will deliver compassionate, patient-centred care while maintaining the highest clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Supervise and support care staff, ensuring high standards and delivering regular training on dementia care and challenging behaviour.
• Resident Care: Oversee individualised care plans, manage health assessments, and implement strategies for behaviour management and resident engagement.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensure regulatory adherence, accurate documentation, and conduct quality audits to uphold CQC standards.
• Family and Resident Support: Act as a key point of contact for families, ensuring clear communication and advocating for residents' rights and dignity.
• Operational Management: Assist with budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management to create a safe and supportive environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse ( RMN, RGN, RNLD )
• Experience in mental health care, particularly with challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication, administrative, and computer skills.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and teamwork.

If you're a passionate RMN, RGN or RNLD, this role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

The role is based in Derby, easily commutable from Long Eaton, Loughborough, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Melbourne, Shepstead and surrounding areas.

Our employer prioritises staff wellbeing and career development, offering a range of supportive benefits:

• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Thorough paid induction
• Supportive work environment
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free meals
• Free car parking on site
• Flexible working opportunities
• Positive, friendly staff culture

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Erin Giles - Recruitment Director

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Reference: APP1A

Please Note: The actual rate of pay will be determined based on demonstrated competencies during the interview process.