Deputy Manager - RGN

Avery Healthcare Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider is seeking a warm and dedicated Deputy Manager - RGN for their Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will support the General Manager in maintaining compliance and delivering high-quality care, leading a team to foster a caring environment. The ideal candidate will embody values of respect and accountability, ensuring the well-being of residents. This permanent role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable values.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in operating a compliant and effective care home.
• Provide leadership and manage the staff team.
• Ensure adherence to medication policies.
• Monitor resident well-being and care plans.
• Complete audits and clinical risk monitoring.

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Deputy Manager - RGN at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person‑centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, whilst meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing on‑going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensuring that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support with the reviewing of medication and administration.
• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Completing monthly audits, quality indicator report and any other report as required.
• Attending weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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Deputy Manager - RGN

• Salary £20.50 to £25.00 per hour
• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/3877
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 19 January, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Darwin Court Care Home, Wissage Road, Lichfield, United Kingdom