Home Manager- Maternity Cover

Healthcare Ireland Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Belfast seeks an experienced Home Manager for a temporary maternity cover role. You will ensure the delivery of safe and compassionate care while overseeing compliance and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate is UK NMC registered with a wealth of experience in nursing homes. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development

Pension plan

Attractive salary

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5 years experience working as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
• Essential knowledge of statutory requirements for elderly care.
• Strong leadership ability in a key demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction ensuring safe, effective care.
• Ensure compliance with records and documentation.
• Build positive working relationships with staff.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Home Manager looking for your next challenge with Northern Ireland’s fastest growing Healthcare company?

The Home Cairnmartin Court is a modern, welcoming care home offering specialised Residential and Nursing Dementia care across 62 comfortable rooms. Conveniently located just 13 minutes from Belfast city centre in west Belfast, our home is close to shops, amenities, and public transport links.

Our dedicated, trained team provides compassionate, person-centred care 24 hours a day, ensuring every resident feels valued and supported. At Cairnmartin, we create a warm, homely atmosphere — a place filled with smiles, laughter, and genuine connections. We take the time to get to know each resident personally, placing their needs and preferences at the heart of all we do.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and want to work in a friendly, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

The Home Manager is the heart and soul of our Homes, embodying leadership, compassion and dedication to the wellbeing of residents and team members alike. The Home Manager plays a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and respected and where staff are empowered to deliver high quality care with professionalism and clinical excellence.

Home Managers oversee every aspect of the Home operation, from ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability to fostering a culture of high care standards and continuous improvement. The Home Manager leads by example, inspiring their team to uphold the highest standards of care while also providing support and guidance.

Beyond operational tasks, the Home Manager serves as an advocate for residents and their families, listening to their needs, addressing concerns and championing their rights to dignity, choice and autonomy. They build meaningful connections with residents based on trust, rapport and create a sense of community and belonging within the Home.

The role of the Home Manager is indispensable to the success of the Home. Their leadership and expertise ensure that residents receive the highest quality of care, making a profound and positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to the residents.
• Ensure all records and documentation are accurate and up to date by maintaining and implementing appropriate systems to ensure compliance.
• Build positive working relationships with support functions so staff are properly inducted, trained, motivated and supported to do their jobs to the best of their ability.
• Adhere to company standards as well as legal and statutory requirements relating to fire regulations, health and safety, licencing, weights and measures, care and trading standards, and employment.
• Ensure all qualified Nurses hold a current UK NMC pin and employee files are in line with RQIA standards.
• Work alongside regional manager and directors
• Responsible for working to the Home’s budget, ensure financial success and stability.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive salary
• Access NI fee paid for
• NMC fee reimbursed
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

This is a temporary role for Maternity cover.

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Required Criteria

• UK NMC registered with 5 years experience working as a Registered Nurse in the UK
• A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of the elderly is essential.
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Demonstrate understanding of the key business activities associated with a nursing home
• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership ability in a key demanding role

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience managing a nursing home setting
• A good understanding of budgets

Company Information

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

Company Benefits

Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care.

Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Competitive salary, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning

Salary

Not disclosed