Deputy Manager
11 hours ago
Southampton
About The Role DEPUTY MANAGER Location: Kitnocks House, Curdridge, Southampton Contract: Full-time, 40 hours p/w, permanent Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience) About the Role We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our leadership team at Kitnocks House in Curdridge. As Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Registered General Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and person-centred care for residents with complex neurological, physical, and mental health needs. You’ll provide visible leadership, nurture a positive team culture, and act as the Responsible Person in the General Manager’s absence, promoting accountability, professional standards, and the values that make Cornerstone unique. What You’ll Do • Lead, motivate, and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care., • Oversee daily clinical operations, governance, and compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards., • Review audits, incidents, and care plans to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality service delivery., • Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and development of colleagues., • Build strong relationships with residents, families, and professionals, ensuring open and transparent communication., • Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registration., • Proven leadership experience in a complex care, neurological, or mental health environment., • Strong understanding of CQC Key Lines of Enquiry and clinical governance., • Skilled in coaching and developing others, fostering teamwork and accountability., • Digitally confident, ideally with systems such as Radar, Nourish, or Camascope., • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, • Career development and funded qualifications – we’ll support you to grow and progress in your role., • Employee wellbeing support and recognition initiatives, • Free meals on shift, parking, and uniform (if applicable), • Company pension and life assurance, • A culture built on our ROCK values Our Values At Cornerstone, we live by our ROCK values: Respectful – honouring each person’s dignity and individuality. Open – communicating honestly and building trust. Curious – continuously learning and seeking improvement. Kind – showing compassion and empathy in everything we do. How to Apply If you’re an inspiring nurse leader who shares our values and is ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue to deliver exceptional care, every day. About The Company Cornerstone Healthcare provide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs. Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly. We currently have 4 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, Bristol & Mytchett.