Home Manager - Elderly Care (Nursing)

Compass Associates; Keith; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Home Manager for an elderly care facility in Fife, Scotland. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in improving care quality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses, along with significant support for staff development in a transformative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Investments in staff development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Home Manager in elderly care.
• Ability to lead teams through change confidently.
• Experience in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, focusing on quality of care.
• Drive improvement plans aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor financial and occupancy performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Care compliance understanding

Change management

Team engagement

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Home Manager - Elderly Care (Nursing)

Fife, Scotland

£60,000+ base salary and achievable Bonus Scheme

Full Time / Permanent

The Role

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a clear track record of turning around quality ratings or maintaining high standards in challenging settings. They will be responsible for the operational management of the home, ensuring excellent standards of clinical care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and commercial performance.

This position requires a confident, people-focused manager capable of driving positive change, increasing private occupancy, and mentoring a dedicated but developing deputy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the home in day-to-day operations, focusing on quality of care and resident outcomes
• Drive improvement plans aligned to regulatory frameworks
• Manage and develop staff, particularly in clinical leadership and team engagement
• Monitor financial and occupancy performance, supporting commercial targets
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

• Registered Nurse qualification with active NMC PIN
• Proven experience as a Home Manager in elderly care
• Strong understanding of care compliance, governance, and service improvement
• Ability to lead teams through change with confidence and clarity
• Experience working in turnaround environments or high-pressure settings a positive

What\'s in it for you?

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation investing in transformation, technology, and talent. With visible leadership and exciting projects, there\'s real opportunity to influence outcomes and advance your career in a high-support, high-expectation environment.

A competitive salary is on offer for exceptional candidates, along with a realistic performance-related bonus. The provider is proud to be values-led and invests significantly in staff development and infrastructure.

Want to apply?

Submit your CV and we\'ll be in touch to discuss compatibility.

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