Lead with purpose, deliver outstanding care & build for the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Nazareth Care in Glasgow as we are looking for an experienced, values-led General Manager to lead a safe, high-quality, person-centred service. You’ll take full accountability for performance, compliance, people leadership and financial sustainability, shaping culture, strengthening quality and supporting service growth.
This is a visible leadership role requiring a confident, values-driven manager who can lead from the front and continue to develop an already strong service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will:
- Lead safe, high-quality, person-centred care service
- Champion a positive, open and a strong values-based culture
- Maintaining high occupancy and service reputation
- Inspire, develop and retain a high-performing and experienced staff team
- Building strong relationships with residents, families, and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate Scotland and maintain effective external partnerships
- Ensuring strong compliance, governance, and inspection readiness
- Managing budgets and overall home performance
- Drive service development and growth
All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced PVG disclosure. The offer is also conditional on the premise of completion of the CIS registration process within the required probationary period.
About You
We are looking for a confident, compassionate leader who combines operational grip with a people-first approach. You will have a strong background in elderly care, be quality-driven, commercially aware and passionate about delivering an outstanding service to our customers.
- Senior leadership experience in managing a residential care setting (minimum of 5 years working as a residential care manager)
- The ability to build on an already successful service with an excellent reputation and move on to the next level
- Hold relevant qualifications in health/social care. A recognised leadership and management qualification is desirable.
- Strong understanding of CI compliance, inspections, and governance with a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practice
- Proven track record of leading, developing and retaining staff teams with the ability to develop staff culture
- Experience working with Local Authorities/Commissioners and key partners
- Commercial awareness: confident managing budgets, resources and performance
- A clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practice
- Ongoing leadership development and professional growth driving continuous improvement across care delivery
If you’re motivated by developing people, improving lives and building services fit for the future, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be required to register with the CIS/SSSC for this post.
Working for Us
You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well‑being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
- We will pay for your DBS disclosure certificate
- Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
- Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
