Care Home Manager

Pertemps Scotland TempsPortreereedpublished 10/27/2026
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About the company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to support our client in driving continued improvements and delivering high-quality care in a beautiful Highland setting.

Your tasks

Our client is seeking an experienced Care Home Manager to lead a Care Home, 35-bed nursing care home for older adults, currently accommodating 19 residents.

  • Lead the day-to-day running of the care home, ensuring safe, person-centred care.
  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain Care Inspectorate standards.
  • Manage staff, rotas, recruitment, training and performance.
  • Oversee care planning, safeguarding, quality assurance and health and safety.
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively.
  • Work closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in care home management, particularly with older adults.
  • Proven experience leading service improvements and addressing regulatory requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of care standards, safeguarding and dementia care.
  • Relevant qualifications and eligibility for SSSC registration as a care home manager.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Other

Portree, Isle of Skye

  • Duration: 6 months, with possible extension
  • Salary: £50,861 per annum
  • Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time
  • Location: Portree, IV51 9LX
  • PVG: PVG required
  • Accommodation: Furnished accommodation available at a reasonable cost