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Regional Support Manager
The Role
The Regional Support Manager is a senior clinical leadership and quality governance role, responsible for continuous improvement of standards of care, strengthening regulatory compliance across Healthcare Ireland Homes.
This role exists to protect quality, provide leadership continuity, and drive excellence. The post-holder acts as a senior clinical presence across the region, supporting Home Managers operationally to drive improvements, deliver safe, compliant, high-quality services and will be required to provide Home Manager cover during periods of absence or vacancy to ensure service stability and regulatory confidence.
Working in close partnership with the Director of Governance, Learning, Development & Compliance Manager and the Regional Nurse Training Lead, the Regional Support Manager ensures that learning, compliance, audit findings, quality improvements and clinical governance priorities are translated into real improvement at Home level.
The role is ideally suited to an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership capability, regulatory expertise and a passion for continuous improvement, staff development and quality assurance.
About the role
Main Responsibilities
• Act as a senior clinical governance lead across our Homes, providing visible leadership and assurance on care, quality and compliance, safety and effectiveness.
• Work in close collaboration with the Director of Governance to deliver quality improvement plans and governance priorities.
• Support Homes to prepare for and respond to inspections, audits, safeguarding activity and regulatory reviews.
• Provide stabilisation support to Homes experiencing quality, staffing or performance challenges.
• Maintain regulatory continuity, safe staffing, and quality oversight during leadership transitions.
• Support induction and onboarding of newly appointed Home Managers to ensure a smooth handover and strong governance foundations.
• Provide Home Manager cover during periods of absence, vacancy, or transition, assuming full leadership and regulatory accountability where required.
• Work in partnership with the Learning, Development & Compliance Manager and the Regional Nurse Training Lead to embed training, competency frameworks and professional development pathways.
• Support implementation of preceptorship, competency assessment and clinical development programmes.
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement across Home Management teams.
• Lead and support service improvement projects, transformation initiatives and bespoke development programmes across our Homes.
• Build local project infrastructure and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable change.
• Ensure improvement activity is evidence-based, outcomes-focused and aligned to Healthcare Ireland Group strategy.
• Maintain high-quality reporting and governance documentation as required.
• Support consistent regional performance standards and improvement benchmarking.
• Promote joint working and a consistent quality culture across Healthcare Ireland Homes.
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)
Bonus scheme
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
- A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care
- 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
Desired criteria
- A good understanding of budgets is desirable
- 1 year experience working in a regional position
- Experience in supporting home leadership teams in quality and personal development
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.