Location: Southwest Scotland
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00am–5:00pm)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per year
(On-call required on a rota basis with the Deputy Manager)
Our client operates a well-established residential care home providing high-quality care for older people, including those living with dementia. The home offers a calm, supportive environment for 31 residents and has received positive Care Inspectorate feedback, reflecting a strong foundation of care and leadership.
They are now seeking an experienced and confident Home Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the service, drive quality standards, and lead a stable, committed care team.
What We Offer
* Salary up to £60,000 per year
* Full-time, permanent position
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Supportive senior leadership structure
* Opportunity to lead a well-established home with strong foundations
* Autonomy to shape culture, standards, and team development
About the Role
As Home Manager, you will have full accountability for the operational, clinical, and commercial performance of the home. You will lead, motivate, and develop your management and care teams to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
You will work closely with senior leadership, including Operations and Quality teams, and play a key role in maintaining and improving inspection outcomes, occupancy, and staff engagement. Emergency on-call duties are shared on a rota basis with the Deputy Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the care home
* Ensure high-quality, person-centred care for elderly and dementia residents
* Maintain compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and regulations
* Lead, develop, and retain a motivated management and care team
* Oversee staffing, budgets, occupancy, and overall performance
* Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
* Drive continuous improvement and a positive, inclusive culture
About You
* Proven experience managing a care home is essential
* Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills
* In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and inspections
* Passion for elderly and dementia care
* Confident managing teams, performance, and service improvement
* Full UK driving licence required due to location
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If you are an experienced Home Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a well-run service and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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About the company
Our client is a well-established care provider operating multiple services across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in environments where residents feel safe, respected, and valued. Their focus on strong leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement creates a supportive setting for both residents and staff to thrive.
At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.
As a recruitment agency, we prioritize sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognizing that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.
We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.
The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required