Nursing Home Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Nursing Home Manager in Dornoch, Scotland, offering a salary up to £63,000 plus bonuses. This role requires strong leadership in an established care home focused on delivering exceptional care for older adults, dementia, and palliative support. Ideal candidates will have a Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification or nursing qualification and substantial experience in home management. Additionally, attractive benefits include competitive annual leave and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Competitive annual leave

Long service awards

Parental leave packages

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Home Manager within a care home setting.
• A track record of improving quality ratings or achieving strong regulatory outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management of the nursing home, ensuring exceptional care.
• Drive compliance, quality, and continuous improvement to exceed regulatory standards.
• Support, mentor, and develop staff teams to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Passion for high-quality care

Education

Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification or Nurse qualification

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Nursing Home Manager | Up to £63,000

Ideal for an experienced Registered Home Manager ready to take leadership of a beautiful, well-established home. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-quality environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional older adults, dementia, palliative, and nursing care.

Quick Role Snapshot

• Salary: Up to £63,000 + bonus scheme
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Setting: Older adults care, dementia care, palliative care, and nursing care

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click

• Lead a home in a beautiful, scenic location that provides an uplifting, peaceful environment for residents and staff.
• Benefit from a bonus scheme, competitive annual leave, and annual leave that increases with service.
• Enjoy meaningful long-term rewards including long service awards, parental leave packages, life assurance, and a full benefits portal.
• Have real autonomy to shape the home’s culture, drive quality improvements, and strengthen community reputation.
• Join an organisation that values strong leadership and invests in your professional growth.

What You’ll Need

• Experience working as a Registered Home Manager within a care home setting.
• Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification or Nurse qualification.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality older adults care, dementia care, and palliative support.

• A track record of improving quality ratings or achieving strong regulatory outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the overall management of the nursing home, ensuring exceptional care.
• Drive compliance, quality, and continuous improvement to meet and exceed regulatory standards.
• Support, mentor, and develop staff teams to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, professionals, and the wider community.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and operational performance to maintain a safe, effective, and welcoming environment.
• Ensure the home offers consistently high standards across older adults, dementia, palliative, and nursing care.

What Happens After You Apply

We keep the process fast and straightforward.
After you apply, you’ll receive a quick response. Suitable candidates will be invited for an informal conversation before a structured interview—no long waits or complicated steps.

Reference: WILL191666/JG

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