Akari Care Limited

Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Akari Care as a Deputy Manager in their award-winning care home. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the home, collaborating with the Home Manager and wider teams to provide personalised, high-quality care to the elderly residents. The role requires a nursing qualification, management experience, and a caring, compassionate nature to make a real difference in the lives of the people they support.

Main duties of the job

As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the home's operations, from nursing and residential care to financial controls and human resources. You will work closely with the Home Manager to maintain high standards, support and develop your team, and implement engaging initiatives to enhance the residents' experience. The role requires strong leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to providing individualised care with empathy and respect.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning care homes dedicated to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalized care they deserve. With a focus on excellence, community spirit, and a compassionate approach, Akari Care is committed to supporting its employees in their professional and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459452733

Job locations

Akari Care

Newtown Aycliffe

DL5 7ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Deputy Manager who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and harmony with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home. This highly diverse role will at times have challenging moments, however the innermost reward you and the team receive from our residents pure gratefulness to us, is what creates the true incentive behind this role.

The duties of our Deputy Managers are vast and varied and include all aspects which touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls and, being personally accountable for Human Resources. You will always act in the best interests for all involved, promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to actively pursue training and development and undertaking the same for your own professional and personal growth journey.

On both a personal basis and through supervision of the teams, you will give your undivided attention and care to all areas of the home from the laundering of residents personal items through to dealing with a highly complex emergency such as a serious accident or break out of an infectious disease. No matter what the situation you will portray the confidence of a flexible leader and impart your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same exacting high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

  • Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

  • Experience of working within health care sector

  • Management / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)

  • Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN

  • A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

  • Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

  • Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

  • Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

  • Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

  • Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

  • A competitive salary

  • Pension contribution of 5%

  • Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

  • Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

  • 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

  • Flexible working patterns

  • Annual NMC fees paid

  • Fully funded training and development

  • Support with personal development plans

  • The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

  • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Deputy Manager who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and harmony with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home. This highly diverse role will at times have challenging moments, however the innermost reward you and the team receive from our residents pure gratefulness to us, is what creates the true incentive behind this role.

The duties of our Deputy Managers are vast and varied and include all aspects which touch upon excellent nursing and residential care, open and individualised communication, supporting and maintaining budgetary and financial controls and, being personally accountable for Human Resources. You will always act in the best interests for all involved, promoting engaging and creative marketing initiatives, guiding and coaching colleagues to actively pursue training and development and undertaking the same for your own professional and personal growth journey.

On both a personal basis and through supervision of the teams, you will give your undivided attention and care to all areas of the home from the laundering of residents personal items through to dealing with a highly complex emergency such as a serious accident or break out of an infectious disease. No matter what the situation you will portray the confidence of a flexible leader and impart your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same exacting high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

  • Minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

  • Experience of working within health care sector

  • Management / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)

  • Hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN

  • A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

  • Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

  • Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

  • Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

  • Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

  • Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

  • A competitive salary

  • Pension contribution of 5%

  • Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

  • Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

  • 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

  • Flexible working patterns

  • Annual NMC fees paid

  • Fully funded training and development

  • Support with personal development plans

  • The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

  • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need to hold a minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, have experience working in the healthcare sector, and possess management or leadership experience (with a relevant qualification desirable). Additionally, you must hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need to hold a minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, have experience working in the healthcare sector, and possess management or leadership experience (with a relevant qualification desirable). Additionally, you must hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newtown Aycliffe

DL5 7ER


Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newtown Aycliffe

DL5 7ER


Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Akari Care

recruitment@akaricare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459452733

Job locations

Akari Care

Newtown Aycliffe

DL5 7ER


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