Care Home Manager

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Home Manager at Ach-an-Eas Care Home in Wick. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care in a well-maintained environment. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and a person-centered approach to care. Join a team committed to developing meaningful relationships with residents and the broader community.

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care required.
• Management experience in similar role is essential.
• Effective multi-tasking and strong IT understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the care home.
• Engage and coach team members effectively.
• Work collaboratively with residents and families.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Multi-tasking

IT Skills

Education

SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care

SVQ Leadership and Management for Care Services Level 4

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Ach-an-Eas Care Home

Ach-an-Eas Care Home is run and managed by NHS Highland. It has the capacity to provide care services for a maximum of 17 adults over 65, with 4 intermediate care beds and 2 respite beds. The building was formerly a large family house, adapted and extended for its current use. Accommodation is on two floors with lift access. The home is situated in large, pleasant grounds, convenient to the city centre. It is comfortably appointed and very well maintained, both indoors and outdoors, with walkways and ramps for wheelchair access. All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities. The most recent care inspectorate report was good, highlighting that staff provide kind and respectful care, and develop meaningful relationships with residents.

Job Opportunity: Care Home Manager

We are seeking an experienced care home manager for this full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, management, and coaching skills. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate empathy, engage team members, and work effectively with families and residents.

Requirements for the Post:

• The minimum qualification requirement is SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care. Registration is also possible for those holding recognized teaching, social work, nursing, or allied health professional qualifications, typically at degree level. Possession of SVQ Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMCS) Level 4 or an equivalent management qualification is also required for registration.
• Proven management experience at a similar level and established leadership skills to manage a large team. Relevant experience as a registered care home manager is desirable.
• Experience in teaching and assessing within the care environment.
• Effective multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Good understanding of IT systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current evidence-based practices, CI Standards, and Regulations.
• Ability to work using initiative, making effective decisions to improve care quality.
• Knowledge and understanding of community integrated working.
• Ability to build and enhance relationships with primary, secondary, and third sector partners.
• A person and family-centred approach to care.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. You will work alongside the Ach-An Eas team, demonstrating operational and professional leadership aligned with NHS Highland values.