Registered Care Home Manager

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the quality of life for elderly residents in a large, well-respected care home specialising in dementia and mental health. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a home that has achieved a very positive Care Inspectorate rating this year, with the autonomy and support to maintain and further enhance outstanding standards of care. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary of £75,000 and the chance to drive meaningful, measurable outcomes for residents and staff alike.

About the Role:
As the Registered Care Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the operational and clinical leadership of a large elderly care home with a focus on dementia and mental health. You will ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred care, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold the home’s strong Care Inspectorate ratings. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead service development, drive continuous improvement, and create a stable, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide visible leadership and day-to-day management of the care home, ensuring high standards of clinical and personal care for elderly residents with dementia and mental health needs.
* Oversee and manage the nursing and care teams, including recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management, and staff development.
* Ensure full compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations, internal policies, and best practice guidelines, maintaining and improving the home’s positive inspection outcomes.
* Lead care planning and review processes, ensuring assessments and documentation are accurate, person-centred, and reflective of residents’ changing needs.
* Manage the home’s budget, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, external professionals, and regulatory bodies, acting as the primary point of contact for the home.
* Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives, using audits, feedback, and incident analysis to enhance care quality and resident experience.
* Oversee health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management within the home, ensuring prompt and effective responses to any concerns or incidents.

Key Requirements:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse (NMC) with relevant clinical experience in elderly care.
* Minimum of 2 years’ management experience in a care home or similar healthcare setting, with responsibility for staff and service delivery.
* Proven experience working with residents living with dementia and mental health conditions in an elderly care environment.
* Strong understanding of Care Inspectorate standards, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance processes in Scotland.
* Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams in a large care home setting.
* Strong organisational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and competing priorities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
* Confident in using care management systems and IT tools for reporting, documentation, and communication.

Desirable Skills:
* Experience managing a large care home or multi-unit service with complex care needs.
* Additional training or expertise in dementia care and mental health for older adults.
* Experience in service development, change management, or turnaround projects within care homes.
* Track record of achieving or maintaining positive Care Inspectorate ratings or equivalent regulatory outcomes.
* Experience in budget management and financial oversight within a healthcare or care home setting.

Qualifications:
* Registered Nurse qualification (RN) with active NMC registration – essential.
* Formal management or leadership qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent) – strongly preferred.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in dementia care, mental health, or elderly nursing – desirable.
* Relevant health and social care qualifications at degree level or equivalent experience – desirable.

If you are a Registered Nurse with proven management experience and a commitment to high-quality dementia and mental health care for the elderly, this role offers a significant opportunity to lead a successful, well-rated home and make a lasting difference. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.