Regional Support Manager – Elderly Nursing Care
Location: Scotland (with wider travel as required)
Salary: Competitive package + benefits
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
Compass Associates are working exclusively with a respected elderly care provider to appoint a Regional Support Manager for their Scottish portfolio. This is a high-impact operational role supporting a group of care homes through quality improvement, regulatory readiness, cultural development and leadership strengthening.
The position would particularly suit an experienced, nurse-qualified operator with a track record in turnaround, troubleshooting or multi-site improvement support.
The Opportunity
As Regional Support Manager, you will provide hands-on operational leadership across a number of services, working closely with Home Managers and the Regional Operations Manager. You will play a key role in:
* Supporting services during periods of transition or heightened scrutiny
* Leading and monitoring improvement plans
* Strengthening compliance, governance and clinical quality
* Conducting site visits, audits and walk rounds
* Coaching and developing Home Managers and senior teams
* Supporting occupancy, staffing and commercial performance
* Assisting with onboarding, leadership gaps and service stability
* Promoting a culture rooted in accountability, compassion and continuous improvement
This is a varied and mobile role with genuine scope to influence outcomes across the region. Occasional evening, weekend and on-call responsibilities may be required.
What We're Looking For
* Nurse-qualified (NMC) with strong operational experience
* Background in care home management, regional support or quality leadership
* Strong working knowledge of CI/CQC standards
* Exposure to turnaround or service improvement
* Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
* Confident analysing data and driving measured action
* Full UK driving licence
If you're an experienced leader who excels at stabilising services, supporting Home Managers and improving quality, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. This is not a developmental role, please only consider applying if you satisfy the above requirements.
Want to apply?
Submit your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss compatibility.
Contact: domalley@compassltd.co.uk
Tel: 0161 527 9638
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