Regional Manager

Sanctuary; Inverness; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Enhanced parental leave arrangements

Paid volunteering days

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture and staff networks

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Regional Manager for Scotland North to oversee Petercutter, Invergordon, Westhill and Dornoch across six services including residential, nursing and two learning disability sites.

The role leads Home Managers, drives occupancy and regulatory compliance, and supports teams with recruitment, training and performance. A Nursing background and driving licence are valued as you oversee multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience within the care home sector.
• Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills.
• Proven senior leadership experience with a flexible approach.
• NVQ or QCF Level 5 qualification, or equivalent, is desirable.
• Full driving licence and confidence travelling across multiple locations.
• NMC Registered Nurse background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Home Managers to deliver high quality care across your region.
• Grow and develop the region while driving strong occupancy levels.
• Ensure homes meet company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support teams with recruitment, training, motivation and performance.
• Build positive links with local authorities and monitor budgets and KPIs effectively.

Skills

Management experience

Analytical skills

Senior leadership

Full driving licence

NMC Registered Nurse

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 5

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Regional Manager for Scotland North to cover Petercutter, Invergordon, Westhill and Dornoch

Could you make a real difference across 193 beds in 6 services including residential, nursing and 2 that are specifically for learning disabilities, whilst shaping outstanding outcomes for residents and teams alike !

Salary: £75,000.00 to £80,000.00 per annum, plus, a car allowance of £9,800.73 per annum

40 hours per week

Join a care provider leading the way in clinical excellence

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Regional Manager to lead our management teams in the Scotland region. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Lead and support Home Managers to deliver high quality care across your region
• Grow and develop the region while driving strong occupancy levels
• Ensure homes meet company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support teams with recruitment, training, motivation and performance
• Build positive links with local authorities and monitor budgets and KPIs effectively

Your skills

• Extensive management experience within the care home sector
• Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills
• Proven senior leadership experience with a flexible approach
• NVQ or QCF Level 5 qualification, or equivalent, is desirable
• Full driving licence and confidence travelling across multiple locations
• NMC Registered Nurse background

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 30, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a pension matched up to 7%, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements, paid volunteering days, and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.