Home Manager – Nursing Home

North Ayrshire
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Home Manager | Nursing Home | North Ayrshire

We're delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established care provider to recruit an experienced Home Manager for a welcoming 40-bed nursing home in North Ayrshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven leader to take ownership of a well-supported service, leading a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. If you're an experienced Home Manager looking for your next challenge with an organisation that genuinely values quality, leadership and resident wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and operational performance are consistently achieved. You'll lead by example, creating a positive culture where residents receive exceptional care and staff feel supported, motivated and empowered to succeed.

Working closely with regional leadership, you'll have the autonomy to drive improvements, maintain regulatory standards and continue building a home that residents, families and colleagues are proud to be part of.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day operational management of the home.
• Inspire, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Ensure safe staffing levels through effective recruitment, retention and workforce planning.
• Oversee budgets and financial performance while maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and all relevant legislation.
• Promote a culture of person-centred care, dignity and respect for every resident.
• Monitor quality, investigate concerns or complaints and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain excellent relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust care planning processes are in place and that staff receive ongoing training and development.

About You

We're looking for an experienced care leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional standards of care and creating a positive environment for both residents and colleagues.

You'll ideally have:

• A valid NMC Pin (Registered Nurse) – essential.
• Previous experience as a Home Manager within a nursing home setting.
• A proven track record of achieving positive regulatory outcomes.
• Strong leadership, people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and occupancy.
• A compassionate, approachable and resilient leadership style.
• A genuine commitment to improving the lives of older people.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Access to an extensive online training platform with over 100 courses.
• Annual NMC subscription paid, including revalidation support.
• Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Supportive senior leadership team with opportunities for career progression.
• Free onsite parking.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Home Manager looking to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.