Care Home Manager

Pertemps Scotland; Portree; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished accommodation

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager for a 35-bed nursing home in Portree, Isle of Skye. The role is 36 hours per week, full-time, on a 6-month contract with potential extension.

Salary £50,861 per annum; furnished accommodation is available at a reasonable cost. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure safe, person-centred care, manage staff and resources, and collaborate with residents, families and health professionals to drive improvements and meet Care

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in care home management, particularly with older adults.
• Proven experience leading service improvements and addressing regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of care standards, safeguarding and dementia care.
• Eligibility for SSSC registration as a care home manager.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the care home, ensuring safe, person-centred care.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain Care Inspectorate standards.
• Manage staff, rotas, recruitment, training and performance.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, quality assurance and health and safety.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Work closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organisational skills

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Care planning

Safeguarding

Dementia care

Education

SSSC eligibility for care home manager

Job description

Care Home Manager
Portree, Isle of Skye
Duration: 6 months, with possible extension
Salary: £50,861 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time
Location: Portree, IV51 9LX
PVG: PVG required
Accommodation: Furnished accommodation available at a reasonable cost

Our client is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a Care Home, 35-bed nursing care home for older adults, currently accommodating 19 residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the care home, ensuring safe, person-centred care.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain Care Inspectorate standards.
• Manage staff, rotas, recruitment, training and performance.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, quality assurance and health and safety.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Work closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Essential Requirements

• Substantial experience in care home management, particularly with older adults.
• Proven experience leading service improvements and addressing regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of care standards, safeguarding and dementia care.
• Relevant qualifications and eligibility for SSSC registration as a care home manager.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to support our client in driving continued improvements and delivering high-quality care in a beautiful Highland setting