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Home Manager – Elderly Care

Renfrewshire, Scotland

Full Time / Permanent

Compass Associates are supporting a respected care provider in their search for a Home Manager for a well-established nursing home in the Renfrewshire area.

The Role

This opportunity would suit a proven Home Manager, with experience managing nursing or residential care for older people. The successful candidate will provide clear leadership, ensure high standards of clinical and personal care, and promote a positive working culture across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of the home and ensure a safe, caring, and compliant environment
• Maintain strong regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement
• Support and develop a skilled staff team focused on person-centred care
• Manage resources, staffing, and budgets effectively
• Build trusted relationships with families, professionals, and local partners

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (active NMC PIN) preferred
• Minimum two years’ management experience within an elderly care setting
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of care standards, governance, and quality improvement
• Commitment to providing outstanding care and staff development

What’s in it for you?

A respected provider with strong investment in quality and people. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a stable, well-supported team and influence outcomes in a values-driven environment. A competitive salary package is available, with genuine potential for professional growth.

Want to apply?

Submit your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss compatibility.

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Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested but know someone who is, we offer £200 in vouchers for every successful recommendation.

Peripatetic Manager | Elderly Care

Durham

Salary: £55,000 per annum + mileage

Requirements:

• Full drivers’ license and willing to travel across the North-East
• NVQ Level 5
• Experience as a Registered Manager / Turnaround Manager within elderly care homes

The Role

Compass Associates are pleased to be partnering with a fantastic business who currently hold a portfolio of elderly care homes, inclusive of nursing, residential and dementia care. With growth planned for the future, the business are now in a position to bring an existing manager into the business in the form of a Peripatetic Manager.

The Peripatetic Manager will support across each service in the North-East, frequently working alongside the existing Registered Managers to implement any action plans and brainstorm areas of service growth. This role comes with no registration but does require a candidate keen on travel, alongside a willingness to proactively mentor and an eye for compliance.

Candidate

With the nature of this role supporting existing Registered Managers, it is essential the applicant comes from a background of home management themselves. You’ll be able to display a solid background of GOOD or improved CQC reports, strong occupancy within your services and an understanding of how to reduce agency in favour of building a solid permanent team.

You’ll be passionate and motivational in your approach to management. It is important, as you're drafted into services with varying performance, you're switched onto identifying areas to improve but also able to champion what is being done well.

As a person, you'll be adaptable in order to fit into different settings but regardless of the service, you’ll be able to build solid connections and have a flare for turnaround management.

Interview Process

The interview process will be a 2 stage interview with the senior team.

Location

The role is commutable from: Durham, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Sunderland, South Shields, Hebburn, Gateshead, Consett and Newcastle.

Summary

I’m looking to hear from solid, existing managers across the sector who are looking to take the next step in their career and support across multiple homes. As a Peripatetic Manager, you’ll not be required to register with a service, but will mentor and champion each of the homes in your portfolio – placing an emphasis on how they can best provide quality, person centred care. In return, you’ll be joining an exciting business with a supportive senior management team, with the opportunity for further career growth where desired.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Contact details

Please send a copy of an up to date CV to or call for more information .

• Assist residents with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, and toileting, with respect and dignity.
• Help residents with mobility, including moving and transferring, using appropriate aids and techniques.
• Support residents in their daily activities, such as eating, drinking, and medication management (as per care plans).
• Engage residents in meaningful social and recreational activities to promote well-being and combat loneliness.
• Monitor residents' health and well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the nursing staff or management promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for all residents.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties related to resident areas.
• Develop and maintain positive and respectful relationships with residents, their families, and other staff members.
• Accurately document care provided and observations made in resident care records.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safeguarding guidelines.
• Promote residents' independence and choice in all aspects of their care.
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, other care staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and supervisions.
• Uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism at all times.

• Assess resident health and well-being, plan and implement personalised care plans.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage treatment plans.
• Provide direct nursing care, including wound dressing, catheterisation, and peg feeding.
• Promote good health and well-being through education and advice to residents and their families.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with NMC standards and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the wider healthcare team.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate first aid.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, including infection control.
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
• Champion resident dignity, privacy, and independence.

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid NMC registration.
• Experience in elderly care or a related healthcare setting is essential.
• Strong clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
• Experience with electronic care planning systems is desirable.
• Up-to-date DBS check.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health and care needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to all protocols and documentation requirements.
• Perform nursing procedures and treatments as required, maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
• Monitor residents' conditions, recognise changes, and respond appropriately in medical emergencies.
• Provide emotional support and comfort to residents and their families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic and written records of care.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals, and other external healthcare professionals.
• Promote and uphold the dignity and rights of each resident.
• Supervise and support care assistants, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations and company policies.

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) qualification (NMC registration).
• Proven experience working as a nurse, preferably within elderly care or a related field.
• Strong clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices.
• Excellent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills.
• Proficiency in medication management and administration.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centred approach to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• A clear understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding policies.

• Provide effective clinical leadership and management to the care team, promoting a person-centred approach to care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure the highest standards of clinical care are delivered, adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and support care staff, promoting professional development and a positive work culture.
• Manage medication administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, families, and external healthcare professionals.
• Oversee the coordination of healthcare appointments and services for residents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records and documentation.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.
• Lead on quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement within the service.

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) qualification with a valid NMC PIN.
• A recognised qualification in leadership or management within health and social care is desirable.
• Significant experience in elderly care or a related field, with proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of current best practices in elderly care, dementia care, and palliative care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CQC standards).
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound clinical judgments.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to care.

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments to identify the health needs of residents.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating person-centred care plans.
• Administering medications safely and accurately according to NMC guidelines and care home policies.
• Performing wound care, catheter care, and other clinical procedures as required.
• Monitoring residents' health status and responding effectively to changes or emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic systems.
• Communicating effectively and compassionately with residents, their families, and the care team.
• Promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and choice for all residents.
• Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including CQC standards.
• Participating in staff training and development activities to maintain and enhance your skills.

• Valid NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN/RNLD).
• Proven experience in elderly care or a related field.
• Strong clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge of nursing best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Satisfactory DBS check.