Home Manager

Position: Home Manager (Permanent)
Keystone Care is seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead a well-established nursing home in County Antrim. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate healthcare professional to manage a reputable facility with strong community standing and excellent occupancy rates.

Location:

County Antrim
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DoE)
Type:
Permanent

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the 36-bed nursing and residential home

* Ensure the delivery of outstanding person-centred care across both nursing and residential services

* Maintain and enhance the home's excellent reputation and full occupancy rates

* Lead, develop, and support the nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

* Ensure full compliance with RQIA standards and regulations, maintaining the home's strong inspection record

* Manage all aspects of clinical governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance

* Oversee staff recruitment, retention, training, and development programmes

* Maintain effective relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies

* Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure financial sustainability

* Implement and monitor care plans, risk assessments, and individual care programmes

* Lead on complaints management, incident reporting, and investigations

* Champion best practice and continuous improvement across all aspects of the service

* Ensure comprehensive and accurate record-keeping and documentation

* Participate in on-call management duties as required
Essential Requirements

* Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration

* Minimum 3 years' experience as a Care Home Manager (5 years preferred)

* Proven track record of positive RQIA inspections