At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team to provide outstanding care in a beautiful residential home.
- Company: Join Redwood House, part of the supportive Kennedy Care Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Great opportunities for long-term career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Experience in care management and knowledge of Scottish regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Redwood House (Kennedy Care Group), Broughty Ferry, Dundee (DD5 3AL)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Pension & Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic care leader looking to manage a beautiful residential home in the heart of Broughty Ferry? At Redwood House (part of the Kennedy Care Group), we are dedicated to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. We are seeking a motivated leader who is passionate about maintaining regulatory excellence, developing a high-performing team, and creating a warm, thriving environment for our residents and their families.
The Role
As Care Home Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of Redwood House. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure the highest standards of safety, wellbeing, and compliance in line with Care Inspectorate guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Provide strong day-to-day management of the home, promoting a positive, supportive culture for staff and residents.
- Regulatory Excellence: Maintain full compliance with all Care Inspectorate requirements, Scottish legislation, and health and safety standards.
- Team Development: Oversee staffing levels, recruitment, training, SSSC registrations, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets effectively, monitoring occupancy levels and resources to meet financial targets.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build strong, trusting partnerships with residents, relatives, social work departments, and healthcare professionals.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £45,000.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Ongoing fully-funded professional development and training.
- Supportive senior leadership team within the Kennedy Care Group network.
- Company pension scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or Senior Leader within a residential care setting.
- Strong working knowledge of Scottish adult social care regulations and Care Inspectorate standards.
- Registered (or eligible to register) with the SSSC.
- A full, clean driving licence (beneficial for community/stakeholder engagement).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with a strongly collaborative approach.
Desirable:
- SVQ Level 4 / Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or currently working towards it).
- Experience managing a service with positive Care Inspectorate grades.
- Strong knowledge of dementia care and complex elderly care needs.
Closing date for applications is 15th July 2026.
Locations
Care Home Manager in Dundee, Scotland employer: Kennedy Care Group
At Redwood House, part of the Kennedy Care Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that our Care Home Manager will have access to fully-funded training and excellent career progression opportunities, all while working in the picturesque setting of Broughty Ferry. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and their families, backed by a generous salary and benefits package.
