Home Manager
Home Manager
Are you an experienced Home Manager looking for your next challenge with Northern Ireland’s fasted growing Healthcare company?
The Home
Be Part of the Team at Slemish Nursing Home – Where Care Feels Like Home
Located on the outskirts of Ballymena and just a short walk from local churches and shops, Slemish Nursing Home has been providing trusted care to the community for over 35 years.
Our dedicated team is proud to offer high-quality Nursing Care, with specialist support in Palliative Care, End of Life Care, and Physical Disability Care — services that are highly respected and valued within the local community.
With the completion of our brand-new extension, Slemish Nursing Home will soon accommodate up to 63 residents, providing even more opportunities to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.
We operate with an ‘Open House’ policy, welcoming families and friends at any time, helping to create a genuine sense of home and belonging for all who walk through our doors.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a compassionate, experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.
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 this role
Main Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to the residents.
Ensure all records and documentation are accurate and up to date by maintaining and implementing appropriate systems to ensure compliance.
Build positive working relationships with support functions so staff are properly inducted, trained, motivated and supported to do their jobs to the best of their ability.
Adhere to company standards as well as legal and statutory requirements relating to fire regulations, health and safety, licencing, weights and measures, care and trading standards, and employment.
Ensure all qualified Nurses hold a current UK NMC pin and employee files are in line with RQIA standards.
Work alongside regional manager and directors
Responsible for working to the Home’s budget, ensure financial success and stability.
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
- UK NMC registered with 5 years experience working as a Registered Nurse in the UK
- A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of the elderly is essential.
- The Right to Work in the UK
- Demonstrate understanding of the key business activities associated with a nursing home
- Be able to demonstrate strong leadership ability in a key demanding role
Desired criteria
- Previous experience managing a nursing home setting
- A good understanding of budgets
