Location: Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home, 19 Filey Rd, Scarborough YO11 2SE
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Deputy Manager to join our team at Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home.
This is a key leadership role, combining hands‑on care, staff supervision, and day‑to‑day operational support, ensuring our residents receive kind, safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care at all times.
You will lead by example, support the care team, and help maintain a warm, well‑run home where residents feel respected, comfortable, and valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Registered Manager and Group Clinical Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home
- Leading, supervising, and supporting care staff to deliver high standards of care
- Ensuring care is person‑centred, safe, and compliant with regulatory requirements
- Supporting care planning, risk assessments, and accurate record‑keeping
- Acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards
- Supporting staff induction, training, and development
- Assisting with audits, quality assurance, and maintaining a positive CQC culture
- Providing hands‑on care when needed and responding to residents’ needs promptly
- Deputising for the Registered Manager as required
Working Pattern
This is a 42.5‑hour per week position designed to provide both operational leadership and visible clinical support within the home.
The successful candidate will typically work:
- 2 office‑based management days per week, focusing on leadership responsibilities, staff supervision, quality assurance, audits, care reviews, compliance, meetings, and operational management.
- 2 clinical shifts per week, working alongside the nursing and care teams to provide hands‑on clinical leadership, support residents, mentor staff, and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
This blended approach ensures our Deputy Manager remains closely connected to residents, staff, and the day‑to‑day delivery of care while also supporting the effective management of the home.
What Our Residents Value Most
Our residents are older adults who live at Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home as their home. They value leaders and care staff who:
- Treat them with dignity, patience, and genuine respect
- Take time to listen, talk, and understand them, not just complete tasks
- Provide calm reassurance and consistency
- Respect their independence, routines, and personal choices
- Lead staff who are kind, attentive, and unhurried
- Help create a warm, friendly atmosphere where they feel safe and at ease
About You
We are looking for an experienced nursing professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and developing high‑performing teams.
- Registered Nurse qualification (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN.
- Experience working within a nursing home, care home, or similar health and social care setting.
- Previous experience in a senior nursing, clinical lead, deputy manager, or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, medication management, and CQC requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and support teams to deliver exceptional care.
- Strong organisational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- Commitment to person‑centred care and continuous quality improvement.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and quality improvement programmes.
- Knowledge of dementia care and complex nursing needs.
What We Offer
- Competitive rate of £21.30 per hour
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Opportunities for career progression within Saint Cecilia’s Care Group
- A rewarding leadership role where you can genuinely influence resident outcomes and quality of life
- The opportunity to help shape and develop clinical excellence across the home
About Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home
Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home is the flagship and heartbeat of Saint Cecilia’s Care Group. With 44 nursing beds, a dedicated team of over 60 staff, and a fast‑paced, rewarding environment, this is a home that sets the standard for everything we do.
Our focus is on creating a stable and positive environment for both residents and staff, ensuring a strong culture of teamwork, continuity, and compassionate care.
Benefits and Staff Package
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Rewards for service – supplement to your hourly rate after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years
- Free enhanced DBS
- Supplement to your hourly rate for successful completion of Level 2 Adult Care Worker or Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
- Perkbox – Access to a range of free perks and over 1,000 discounts from the biggest brands
- FlexEarn – access your wages at any time
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Happy Birthday Day Off – after 1 year service celebrate your birthday with a day’s leave on us
- Training and development opportunities
- Long service awards for milestones of service from 5 years to 35 years+ (in 5-year increments), starting at £100 gift voucher for 5 years’ service
- Referral scheme – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to the team
- Saint Cecilia’s Care Awards – annual awards ceremony recognising and rewarding employees that have gone the extra mile at work and made a difference in our homes.
Ready to Apply?
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply directly: Email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@stcecilias.co.uk
Join Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home and help lead the delivery of exceptional care for our residents.
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