Location: Sir Samuel Kelly, 39 Bangor Road, Holywood, BT18 0NE
Job Type: Full time
Salary: £55,000.00 Yearly
Closing Date: 2nd December 2026

The Home
Sir Samuel Kelly Residential Home is situated 5 miles outside Belfast in the town of Holywood, set in 2-3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens. The home provides care and accommodation for 56 residents aged over 65, including a dementia suite for 30 residents upstairs and end of life care for two residents. The home is divided into 6 small group living settings comprising ensuite bedrooms, dining and lounge areas, with large communal lounges, a cinema room, hairdressing room and well maintained gardens.

The Role
The Home Manager is the heart and soul of our Homes, embodying leadership, compassion and dedication to the wellbeing of residents and team members alike. The Home Manager plays a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and respected and where staff are empowered to deliver high quality care with professionalism and clinical excellence.

Home Managers oversee every aspect of the Home operation, from ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability to fostering a culture of high care standards and continuous improvement. The Home Manager leads by example, inspiring their team to uphold the highest standards of care while also providing support and guidance.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to the residents.
• Ensure all records and documentation are accurate and up to date by maintaining and implementing appropriate systems to ensure compliance.
• Build positive working relationships with support functions so staff are properly inducted, trained, motivated and supported.
• Adhere to company standards as well as legal and statutory requirements relating to fire regulations, health and safety, licencing, care and employment.
• Ensure all employee files are in line with RQIA standards.
• Work alongside regional manager and directors.
• Responsible for working to the Home's budget, ensure financial success and stability.

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• Continuous professional development and training
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive salary
• Access NI fee paid for
• NMC fee reimbursed
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

Required criteria

• A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with care of the elderly is essential.
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Demonstrate understanding of the key business activities associated with a nursing home
• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership ability in a key demanding role
• Hold a level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, Social work or hold active NMC registration.

Desired criteria

• Previous experience managing a nursing home setting
• A good understanding of budgets

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.