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Akari Care Limited

Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified

The closing date is 16 May 2026

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Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager who is committed to providing personalized and high-quality care for the elderly. This diverse role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the care home, while also supporting the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in nursing and care management, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills to guide and motivate their colleagues.

Main duties of the job

As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the care home, including managing staff, budgets, and financial controls. You will also be accountable for human resources and will be expected to provide guidance and coaching to your team to promote their professional and personal development. Additionally, you will be required to maintain high standards of nursing and residential care, foster open and individualized communication with residents, and implement engaging and creative marketing initiatives. The role demands a flexible, adaptable, and resilient leader who can thrive under pressure and maintain a positive and compassionate approach, even in challenging situations.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of high-quality care for the elderly. The organization is committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care that meets their individual needs. Akari Care operates several care homes across the UK, each with a focus on fostering a warm and inclusive community where residents can live with dignity and comfort.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1474967729

Job locations

Akari Care

Rochester

ME2 4JS


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

  • To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, as well as significant experience working in the healthcare sector. Additionally, you must hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN. Management and leadership experience, as well as a relevant qualification, is essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care, as well as significant experience working in the healthcare sector. Additionally, you must hold an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery) certificate with an active PIN. Management and leadership experience, as well as a relevant qualification, is essential.

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

Rochester

ME2 4JS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Rochester

ME2 4JS


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

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1474967729

Job locations

Akari Care

Rochester

ME2 4JS


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