Registered Care Home Manager in Inverness

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the quality of life for elderly residents in a large, well-respected care home specialising in dementia and mental health.

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a home that has achieved a very positive Care Inspectorate rating this year, with the autonomy and support to maintain and further enhance outstanding standards of care.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary of £75,000 and the chance to drive meaningful, measurable outcomes for residents and staff alike.

About the Role

As the Registered Care Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the operational and clinical leadership of a large elderly care home with a focus on dementia and mental health.

You will ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred care, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold the home's strong Care Inspectorate ratings.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead service development, drive continuous improvement, and create a stable, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and day-to-day management of the care home, ensuring high standards of clinical and personal care for elderly residents with dementia and mental health needs.
• Oversee and manage the nursing and care teams, including recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management, and staff development.
• Ensure full compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations, internal policies, and best practice guidelines, maintaining and improving the home's positive inspection outcomes.
• Lead care planning and review processes, ensuring assessments and documentation are accurate, person-centred, and reflective of residents' changing needs.
• Manage the home's budget, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, external professionals, and regulatory bodies, acting as the primary point of contact for the home.
• Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives, using audits, feedback, and incident analysis to enhance care quality and resident experience.
• Oversee health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management within the home, ensuring prompt and effective responses to any concerns or incidents.

Key Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (NMC) with relevant clinical experience in elderly care.
• Minimum of 2 years' management experience in a care home or similar healthcare setting, with responsibility for staff and service delivery.
• Proven experience working with residents living with dementia and mental health conditions in an elderly care environment.
• Strong understanding of Care Inspectorate standards, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance processes in Scotland.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams in a large care home setting.
• Strong organisational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Confident in using care management systems and IT tools for reporting, documentation, and communication.

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing a large care home or multi-unit service with complex care needs.
• Additional training or expertise in dementia care and mental health for older adults.
• Experience in service development, change management, or turnaround projects within care homes.
• Track record of achieving or maintaining positive Care Inspectorate ratings or equivalent regulatory outcomes.
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight within a healthcare or care home setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification (RN) with active NMC registration – essential.
• Formal management or leadership qualification (e. g. ILM, NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent) – strongly preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in dementia care, mental health, or elderly nursing – desirable.
• Relevant health and social care qualifications at degree level or equivalent experience – desirable.

If you are a Registered Nurse with proven management experience and a commitment to high-quality dementia and mental health care for the elderly, this role offers a significant opportunity to lead a successful, well-rated home and make a lasting difference.

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