Deputy Manager (RN)
- Support the Service Manager and provide leadership to a team while ensuring a well-run, safe, and person-centred service for residents.
- Seeking a Registered Nurse with strong leadership, management skills, and experience in disability care and safeguarding practices.
- Full-time role in Penzance with Monday to Friday shifts from 8am to 4pm, competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
£24.01 per hour | Full time - 35 hours a week | St Teresa's
“Leading with passion, making a real difference.”
If you’re an experienced Deputy Manager Registered Nurse ready to move into your next leadership role and help people with disabilities live independently, we’d love to hear from you.
A home with heart
St Teresa's is a residential service with nursing support in Penzance, and home for up to 27 disabled adults. Residents are deeply involved in the running of the entire service. You’ll find excellent facilities, a friendly and positive atmosphere and a beautiful local area.
Your working hours
Primarily working Monday to Friday with shifts falling between 8am - 4pm.
About the role
As Deputy Manager Registered Nurse, you will:
- Support the Service Manager and deputise in their absence
- Provide effective leadership, management, and supervision for a team of nurses and care staff
- Lead with passion and enthusiasm to ensure a well-run, compliant, and person-centred service
- Deliver high standards of nursing, clinical, and personal support
- Promote independence, choice, and positive outcomes for residents
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and all statutory obligations
This is a challenging but rewarding role with opportunities to grow and develop in a supportive organisation that values great care and leadership.
What helps you shine here
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
- A level of professional development and registration (may include Level 5 Leadership in Health and Social Care)
- Experience managing a team of nursing and care staff
- Experience providing direct personal and social care
- Experience working with individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities
- Flexibility to work rostered hours
We would really love to hear from you if you are a Registered Nurse with great leadership skills and a sound understanding of safeguarding.
Why you’ll love working here
As well as competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee rewards, including:
- 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 days bank holidays) (+1 every year up to 33 days)
- Stream – access up to 40% of your pay before payday
- Free Blue Light Card – with discounts and perks
- Free DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit
- Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates
- Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and recognised qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 support
About Leonard Cheshire
For over 75 years, we have supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.
Ready to apply?
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.
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