This job expired on 2nd September 2025
Home Manager
Are you an experienced Home Manager looking for your next challenge with Northern Ireland’s fasted growing Healthcare company?
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 Home Manager is the heart and soul of our Homes, embodying leadership, compassion and dedication to the wellbeing of residents and team members alike. The Home Manager plays a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and respected and where staff are empowered to deliver high quality care with professionalism and clinical excellence.
Home Managers oversee every aspect of the Home operation, from ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability to fostering a culture of high care standards and continuous improvement. The Home Manager leads by example, inspiring their team to uphold the highest standards of care while also providing support and guidance.
Beyond operational tasks, the Home Manager serves as an advocate for residents and their families, listening to their needs, addressing concerns and championing their rights to dignity, choice and autonomy. They build meaningful connections with residents based on trust, rapport and create a sense of community and belonging within the Home.
The role of the Home Manager is indispensable to the success of the Home. Their leadership and expertise ensure that residents receive the highest quality of care, making a profound and positive impact on the lives of our residents.
About the role
Main Responsibilities
As Home Manager, you’ll provide strong leadership and oversee the smooth running of the Home, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support the team to deliver excellent resident care and maintain regulatory compliance.
Manage day-to-day operations including staffing, budgets, occupancy, and quality assurance.
Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture and ensure staff recruitment, training, and development.
Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
Monitor care standards, resident satisfaction, and implement continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with RQIA regulations, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
Promote the Home locally, maintaining high occupancy and a strong reputation.
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.
What you will need
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
- A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of elderly people
- Understanding of the key business activities associated with a nursing home
- Be able to demonstrate strong leadership ability in a key, demanding role
- Strong communication skills
Desired criteria
- Previous experience managing a nursing home setting is desirable, but not essential
- A good understanding of budgets is desirable
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
Home 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.