Home Manager in Londonderry County Borough

Join Easteden and be part of the moments that matter. At Easteden, we believe exceptional care starts with strong leadership. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Home Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while creating an environment where residents feel valued, colleagues feel supported and families feel reassured. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a service, shape positive resident experiences and help drive excellence, innovation and continuous improvement within a growing organisation.

Easteden Care Group is a growing and values-led organisation operating residential, nursing, dementia, mental health and complex care services across Northern Ireland. As we continue to grow, we are building teams who share our commitment to compassion, professionalism, teamwork and person-centred care.

About the Role

As a Home Manager, you will provide visible leadership and overall operational management of the Home while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee governance and operational performance and support a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident wellbeing, team development, service quality and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Leadership & Resident Care: Lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and person-centred care across the Home. Promote resident wellbeing, dignity, independence and positive outcomes. Maintain oversight of assessments, care planning and risk management. Support positive resident and family experiences.
• Team Leadership & Workforce Development: Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision and staff development. Promote a positive culture of accountability and collaboration. Support workforce planning and operational effectiveness.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals. Support effective communication, meetings and engagement opportunities. Promote partnership working and community engagement. Escalate concerns appropriately and without delay.
• Governance, Quality & Professional Standards: Lead governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities. Support audits, inspections and improvement initiatives. Promote safeguarding, health and safety and professional standards. Ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Registered Nurses with active NMC registration appropriate to the service.
• Experienced care leaders with a minimum of three years' leadership or management experience within regulated care environments.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams and operational services.
• Strong communicators with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to governance, continuous improvement and resident wellbeing.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting dementia, mental health or complex care services.
• Experience leading inspections, audits or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting service development or occupancy growth.

Why Join Easteden

At Easteden, we believe great care starts with great people. We are a growing, values-led organisation shaping the future of care across Northern Ireland. We create homes where residents feel respected, and workplaces where our colleagues feel welcomed, appreciated, and empowered to succeed. Whether you are starting out or looking for your next step, Easteden is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference every day.

What You'll Get:

• Your Work-Life & Rewards: Competitive rates of pay with reliable and transparent pay arrangements. Predictable, fair, forward-planned rotations with shared weekends. A freshly cooked hot breakfast made just for our staff every single week. Free membership giving you high street discounts, online shopping deals and weekly treats. Recommend great people and receive a referral reward when they successfully join the organisation.
• Your Support & Well-being: A genuinely friendly, welcoming culture where you are never left isolated. Your ideas are heard, valued, and used to improve how our home runs. Active mental health support and managers who prioritise your well-being.
• Your Growth & Impact: Continuous learning and certifications to elevate your professional skill set. Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing organisation. Lead a Home where residents feel valued, colleagues feel supported and exceptional care is delivered every day.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about leading people, delivering exceptional care and creating environments where residents and colleagues can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of an organisation where people, purpose and care come together.

We encourage applicants to review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying, as these provide further information on the role, responsibilities and essential criteria. This will help you demonstrate your relevant skills, experience and suitability within your application.

Additional Information

Previous applicants who have applied for a role within Easteden Care Group within the last six months are not required to reapply unless specifically advised otherwise. Please note that Easteden Care Group is currently unable to consider applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship or visa sponsorship support for this role. Applicants must therefore already hold the full legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. Easteden Care Group is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. Selection decisions are based solely on skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.

Required Criteria

• Registered Nurse on the live NMC Register appropriate to the role and service requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years leadership or management experience within a regulated care home, healthcare or nursing environment; OR demonstrable equivalent experience operating at senior leadership level within a regulated health or social care setting.