ASHLEY COURT

From , £60,933 pa plus competitive benefits
Job Description Deputy Manager
We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced (and fully supernumerary) Deputy Manager to join our management team at Ashley Court Nursing Home, our 50-bed home in Morningside just 15 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. This role has arisen due to the forthcoming retirement of our current long-serving Deputy Manager.
Our home offers the very best in luxurious living for our residents, who enjoy a high standard of care in a friendly community setting. Ashley Court is well known in the local area and is truly integrated into the community, enjoying a reputation for compassion, warmth, and kindness. These qualities are the top priorities for our highly skilled team. The home is strong and stable, supported by an excellent staff group that has achieved positive and consistent Care Inspectorate grades for many years. Our current grades are 4 – Good.
As Deputy Manager within Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group, you will support the Manager with managing the budget, allowing local decisions to be made about the way the home is managed. You will benefit from the support of the Home Manager and from peer support offered by fellow managers, who have extensive experience and are well placed to provide ongoing advice and guidance. You will also be supported by a senior management team with a breadth of clinical knowledge and experience. All members of our senior team are on hand to advise and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The depth and strength within our management team has resulted in our homes consistently attaining positive grades with the Care Inspectorate.
Our company is small enough to make decisions that fit local circumstances and needs, while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy, yet large enough to provide extensive training and achieve high standards of care and professionalism. We have a proven track record of internal career progression, a close-knit fabric of support, and a stability that serves us well in a changing world.

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse (with current NMC PIN), or hold SVQ Level 4 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent), and SVQ 4 in Leadership and Management.
• Extensive deputy management experience within a care home environment.
• We will also consider someone who has worked at Charge Nurse or Unit Manager level and is now looking for a step up.
• Clear and confident communicator with excellent listening skills.
• Experience working with older people, and a sound understanding of dementia.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude at all times.
• Knowledge of employment law, the private sector, and care home regulations is desirable.

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY?

This role is ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager who:

• Wants greater autonomy to make meaningful decisions and support the people in their care.
• Is passionate about achieving high standards and making a real difference to residents’ lives.
• Values being part of a supportive management network and a business with a clear purpose and vision.

Morningside is easily accessible from much of the Lothians, with excellent road and rail links. Onsite parking makes commuting straightforward.
A full job description is available.
If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity with Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group, you can arrange an informal discussion by contacting:

THE ROLE

As Deputy Manager at Ashley Court, you’ll support the Home Manager to lead our 50-bed home in Morningside, creating a warm, safe, and happy environment where residents thrive. You’ll set the standard for excellence, oversee daily operations, and inspire your team to deliver the very best in person-centred care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and homely setting where residents feel valued and happy.
• Set and uphold high standards in all areas, consistently projecting a professional and compassionate approach.
• Deputise for the Manager and assist in the complete running of the home.
• Employ, train and develop staff at all levels and monitor progress.
• Monitor resident and nursing plans and assist nurses in care planning if required
• Recruitment of staff with support from Recruitment Manager
• Achieving and maintaining highest possible occupancy
• Maintaining strong working relationships internally and externally

This role is ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager who:

• Wants greater autonomy to make meaningful decisions and support the people in their care.
• Is passionate about achieving high standards and making a real difference to residents’ lives.
• Values being part of a supportive management network and a business with a clear purpose and vision