Regional Support Manager
Healthcare Ireland Homes-Southern Focus
The Home
This post is a regional post which requires you to travel around different Healthcare Ireland Homes. This will include our Homes with dementia, nursing, learning disability and mental health categories of care.
The Role
The role of Regional Support Manager provides leadership, guidance and operational support across all Healthcare Ireland Homes. This role will have a focus on our Southern Region but will also provide support to Homes in other regions as required.
In this role, you will work closely with our team of dedicated Home and Regional Managers to ensure high-quality care, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective business performance. When required also filling the position of a Home Manager.
Working closely with the Director of Strategy, Operations Directors and the Regional Management team, the Regional Support Manager will manage and deliver our continuous improvement programme. There will also be the opportunity to undertake bespoke service improvement projects across all sites and services.
The post-holder will demonstrate measurable improvements in their work, against both the agreed improvement targets and on agreed service transformation projects.
This role will require a compassionate Registered Nurse, with experience in a regional role, looking to make an impact in the delivery of care!
About the role
Main Responsibilities
Support with the development and delivery of service improvement plans in agreed areas, that will enable services to achieve improved outcomes in care standards for residents and their families.
Work with the Regional Manager to enact evidence-based, high impact changes to support budgets, agency management and recruitment. Utilising best practice in technical and behaviour change management for sustainable improvements.
Continue to develop improvement plans by identifying areas for change, best approach and tools needed.
Work with the Senior Management to ensure that improvements and projects are aligned to policy and strategic development of services.
Build on local and Home specific infrastructure for projects and programmes of work.
Review and evaluate developments and emerging thinking to ensure that projects and continuous improvement programmes reflect the current thinking and is influenced by the input of the Home team.
Assume 24/7 accountability and management responsibility for a Home when required as indicated by the Director of Strategy, delegate where appropriate to suitable team members.
Negotiate and secure local stakeholder agreement to improvement programmes and projects, building relationships to support success.
Ensure joint working and a consistent approach across Healthcare Ireland Homes.
Contribute to the planning, policy and decision-making processes, including contributing to the development of annual quality plans and budgets.
Attend meetings as required to provide appropriate, high-quality information.
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The Benefits
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)
Access NI
Free parking
Generous Bonus Scheme
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Valid UK NMC pin
- The Right to Work in the UK
- Minimum of 6 months nursing experience
- Access to a car and full UK driving license
- Experience gained in a care home
Healthcare Ireland Group
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

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.

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.
Our benefits
Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care .
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Free parking
Competitive salary
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Regional Support Manager
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.