Care Home Manager

Job Description

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Care Home Manager – £72,000 per annum

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Location: St Andrews, Fife

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Salary: £72,000 per annum

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Home Manager!

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Bright Path Recruitment is delighted to be working with an established care home in St Andrews, Fife, to recruit an exceptional Care Home Manager.

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We're looking for someone who brings more than just management experience. We want a confident, proactive and passionate leader who genuinely cares about the people they support, takes pride in running a successful home and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in managing large care homes, who thrives in a busy environment and knows how to balance excellent care with strong operational performance.

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What you'll be doing

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• Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and smooth running of a large care home.

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• Leading, supporting and developing a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive and supportive working environment.

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• Maintaining exceptional standards of resident care, safety and wellbeing.

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• Overseeing operational performance, staffing, budgets and compliance.

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• Ensuring the home meets Care Inspectorate requirements and maintains high standards across all areas.

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• Building strong relationships with residents, families, staff and external healthcare professionals.

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• Being a visible, hands-on leader who is actively involved in the home rather than managing solely from behind a desk.

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• Identifying opportunities for improvement and proactively implementing positive changes.

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Who we're looking for

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We're particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have:

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• Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.

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• Proven experience managing a large care home, ideally with responsibility for a substantial team and complex operations.

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• Strong operational and commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets, staffing and performance.

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• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make decisions.

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• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and bring out the best in others.

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• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and creating a welcoming environment for residents and families.

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• A warm, approachable personality and a willingness to be present and involved in the day-to-day running of the home.

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What makes this opportunity exciting?

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£72,000 per annum – An attractive salary + bonuses reflecting the level of responsibility and experience required.

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A genuine leadership opportunity – Take ownership of a large care home, with the chance to make a meaningful impact on its people, culture and performance.

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A role where your personality matters – We're looking for someone who leads by example, builds relationships and brings positive energy to the workplace.

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A chance to make a difference – Play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of care while supporting and developing a strong team.

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If you're an experienced Care Home Manager looking for your next challenge, or a senior nursing leader with substantial care home management experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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We understand that exploring a new opportunity can be a big decision, so all initial conversations will be handled confidentially.

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