Job Title: Deputy Home Manager (Nursing) Location: Stoke-on-Trent Position Type: Temporary agency role with potential for permanent hire About the Role As Deputy Home Manager, you'll support the Home Manager in delivering high-quality nursing care, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. You'll work closely with nursing and care staff to maintain a responsive, compassionate, and effective care service for residents. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff. Assist with care planning, assessments, and use evidence-based tools to ensure resident needs are met. Act as an advisor on clinical practices and protocols, ensuring all nurses are equipped to provide high-quality care. Management Support daily operations and manage the home in the Manager’s absence. Assist with staff recruitment, retention, and scheduling. Take part in disciplinary and investigation processes as required. Professional Standards Follow NMC Code of Conduct and maintain current registration. Ensure nursing staff adhere to ethical and professional standards, including documentation, accountability, and care quality. Communication Maintain clear and effective communication with staff, residents, and families. Hold regular meetings to update the team on clinical standards and quality practices. Support a positive environment through respectful and clear communication. Care Planning Conduct assessments for new residents and create short-term care plans. Regularly review and update care plans to reflect residents’ evolving needs. Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to support residents’ care plans. Privacy & Dignity Ensure residents’ privacy and dignity are upheld in all care plans and interactions. Support a culture of respect for residents' individual beliefs, choices, and backgrounds. Training & Development Facilitate training and orientation for new nurses. Oversee supervision and appraisals, identifying training needs to ensure high-quality care and adherence to NMC standards. Participate in home inspections and implement improvements from audit findings