Home Manager

Keystone Care is seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Manager to lead our 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