We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Deputy Manager to lead and inspire our care teams at Mais House, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.
Work pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
As a Deputy Manager, you will To be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations as part of the Home Management Team, particularly in relation to the provision of residential, dementia and nursing services
Key responsibilities will include:
- Clinical and Operational Oversight: Deputise for the Registered Manager, ensuring safe, high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, and full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
- Quality & Strategy: Drive the review and development of care pathways, risk assessments, and service development plans, evidenced by clear outcomes and impacts.
- People Leadership: Conduct clinical and management supervision for Nurses and allied health professionals, ensuring safe staffing levels and promoting team wellbeing.
- Statutory Compliance: Take a leading role in maintaining adherence to all health & social care legislation (e.g., CQC, MCA/DoLS, Health & Safety).
- Safeguarding: Lead high-level investigations of safeguarding concerns, ensuring prompt reporting and full documentation.
Your Background
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health).
- Leadership qualification (or commitment to achieve Level 4 L&M).
- Experience in Care Home setting with complex elderly care.
- Proven clinical leadership, quality assurance, and incident investigation skills.
What we offer:
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts
About Mais House:
The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, offering exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care tailored to veterans and their families. Located near picturesque Bexhill-on-Sea, Mais House is a stunning period property with 51 en-suite bedrooms and a range of amenities, including a lounge bar, cinema, memorial garden, conservatory/greenhouse, and beautifully maintained gardens to enjoy year-round. Residents benefit from a warm and supportive community, personalised care that addresses their unique needs, a restaurant-style dining experience, and a diverse program of engaging activities. With its blend of comfort, community, and exceptional standards, Mais House provides a welcoming home where those who served feel truly valued.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
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