Residential Home Manager

PSR Solutions; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 47,250 - 57,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Sick pay

Induction and ongoing training

Excellent staff benefits

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a skilled Residential Home Manager for a small care home on the outskirts of Dumfries. You will lead the service, ensure high standards of person-centred care, and maintain compliance with Care Inspectorate requirements.

You will inspire and develop the team, drive continuous improvement, and manage 40-hour weeks with on-call responsibilities. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Residential Home Manager or Deputy ready to step into their first management role.
• Hold a recognised care management qualification (e.g. SVQ/NVQ Level 5, RMA, or Diploma Level 5).
• NMC registration is not essential, although nurse-qualified applicants are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service and continue delivering high standards of person-centred care.
• Maintain compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and local authority procedures.
• Inspire and develop the team, drive continuous improvement across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 5 (RMA) or Diploma Level 5

Job description

Residential Home Manager

Location: Dumfries Area

Salary: Up to £52,500 per annum (Negotiable Depending on Experience) | Full Time | Excellent Staff Benefits

About the Residential Home Manager role and what's on offer:

A small residential care home situated on the outskirts of Dumfries is seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Home Manager to lead the service and continue delivering high standards of person‑centred care. The home has a strong reputation within the local community and is committed to providing a warm, supportive, and homely environment where residents receive the highest quality of care and support.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated leader who can inspire and develop their team, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the service.

• Permanent, full‑time contract – 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, day shifts with on‑call responsibilities
• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Company sick pay scheme
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training & development
• Excellent staff benefits package
• Supportive senior management structure with genuine opportunities for progression

What we're looking for in a Residential Home Manager:

• Experienced Residential Home Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step into their first management role
• Hold a recognised care management qualification (e.g. SVQ/NVQ Level 5, RMA, or Diploma Level 5)
• NMC registration is not essential, although nurse‑qualified applicants are welcome
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop staff teams
• Thorough understanding of Care Inspectorate regulations, safeguarding, and local authority procedures
• Well‑organised, proactive, with excellent communication and administrative skills

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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