Job Description
The Home
Loughshore is a new care home being built in Carrickfergus, and it will provide services across several categories of care:
* Dementia Nursing
* Dementia Residential
* Physical Disability
* Mental Health Nursing & Residential
The Role
The role of Business Manager is to work closely with the Home Manager to lead the operational and financial performance of the Home. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of business operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, regulatory compliance, and financial success. Through effective team management and strategic planning, you will drive excellence in delivery while exceeding financial targets and maintaining compliance with all policies and procedures.
This role will build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring clear roles, expectations, and development opportunities. You will oversee workforce planning, optimise staffing levels, and manage performance to uphold service excellence. With strong financial acumen, you will monitor budgets, control expenditures, and safeguard company and resident finances. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment by overseeing health and safety compliance and incident management.
A key part of this role also involves business development—building strong relationships with external stakeholders, ensuring the Home remains a trusted and preferred choice in the community. You will proactively drive occupancy rates through strategic planning, marketing initiatives, and a resident-focused approach.
If you are a dedicated leader with a passion for delivering exceptional care and business excellence, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
Duties and Responsibilities
* People Management – Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear roles and expectations. Oversee workforce planning, rotas, supervision, appraisals, and training to ensure compliance, competence, and excellent care standards.
* Finance & Resources – Manage budgets, staffing costs, payroll accuracy, and home administration while safeguarding company and resident finances.
* Health & Safety – Ensure a safe, compliant environment through risk management, incident investigations, and regular safety reviews.
* Business Development – Build strong stakeholder relationships, promote the home locally, and drive occupancy by maintaining a strong reputation and effective sales approach.
The Benefits
* Paid annual leave
* The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
* Continuous professional development and training
* Values-led culture
* Opportunities for progression
* Pension plan (if applicable)
* Attractive salary
* Access NI fee paid for
* NMC fee reimbursed
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Monthly incentives and recognition awards
* Free parking
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Skills Needed
About The Company
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.
Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.
Company Culture
We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.
Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.
Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* The Right to Work in the UK
* A Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
* 5 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in the UK
* Minimum of 3 years’ Home Management experience
* A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of older people
* Understanding of the key business activities associated with a care home
* Be able to demonstrate strong leadership ability in a key, demanding role
* Strong communication skills
Closing Date Monday 8th September, 2025