Why choose us?

– Access to an Employee Assistance Programme supporting your mental health

– Comprehensive induction and training packages with buddy support

– We pay the Adult National Living Wage to all of our employees, regardless of age

– Stakeholder Pension Scheme

– 28 days paid holiday (pro-rota if part time)

– Free parking at all of our services

– Be a part of an established, growing organisation with over 50 years experience

An empathetic and caring nature, a willingness to continue to learn along with the relevant qualifications and experience of supporting our client group at a senior or supervisory level would be a winning combination

What are the details?

– You’ll play a key role in supporting our residents with all aspects of their daily life, including updating records and care plans, answering emergency calls, greeting visitors etc

– You will also play a key role in both supporting your colleagues and leading by example, upholding our core values and inspiring those around you

Rapport Housing & Care has an exciting new opportunity at our Tonbridge Care Home for a full time, permanent Deputy Nurse Manager to join the team.

Working as part of a highly committed team, the Deputy Nurse Manager is one of the key roles within our homes and the successful postholder will put our residents care and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do.

At Rapport Housing & Care we pride ourselves on the warmth and support we provide to our residents and their families. We promote independence, dignity and quality of life at all times in a person centred caring and supportive environment.

As Deputy Care Home Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that through clinical governance and leadership the care, health and safety of all residents is effectively assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.

About you

The Deputy Nurse Manager is a motivational and inspirational leader, who has the ability to motivate, engage, and exercise leadership throughout the team with an open communication style. The Deputy Nurse Manager is able achieve a high standard of clinical care by auditing, analysing trends and directing the nursing and care team to deliver results.

A key to success in this role is the ability to communicate with ease to the Care Quality Commission, Social Services and the Safeguarding teams. The ability to implement action plans for improvement and build a reputation of high quality care delivery for the home.

Key things about you;

Valid RGN or RMN NMC Pin Code

Proven experience of post-qualification Practice in a health and social care setting with older people

Previous experience of leading a team

Great written and verbal skills for communication and understanding

Good IT skills and confidence in computer based work

We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries. If you are interested in joining and contributing to the success of our proud Rapport Housing & Care Team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

CONDITIONAL

Subject to change, confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, proof of qualifications (including NMC registration where appropriate), satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, satisfactory numeracy and literacy assessments and medical clearance.

Rapport Housing & Care values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.

Charity No: 254140.