Home Manager

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Home Manager Management - Lammermuir House Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:Up to £65,000 Per AnnumShift Type:Contracted hours:

Home Manager | Lammermuir House Care Home | Dunbar
Up to £65,000 + 40% Bonus (OTE £91,000) + Private Medical Insurance + Pension

Lammermuir House Care Home sits in a stunning location in Dunbar, overlooking the Firth of Forth.

This 48-bed nursing home for older people has quickly established itself as a valued service within the local community. With strong occupancy, a loyal workforce, minimal agency use, and a newly appointed Clinical Lead, the home has solid foundations and genuine momentum.

Now we are looking for a Registered Home Manager who can take the service forward, building on its strengths while continuing to embed quality, culture and clinical leadership.

This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys developing teams, strengthening standards and shaping a positive care culture.

Your Contract

• Salary up to £65,000
• Annual performance bonus up to 40%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• 5.6 weeks annual leave

The Opportunity

As Registered Home Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the service.

Working alongside an experienced Regional Director and wider quality team, your role will be to ensure Lammermuir House continues to thrive both clinically and operationally.

Your focus will include -

• Leading and developing a stable and committed staff team
• Embedding the Alor quality framework and policies
• Continuing to strengthen care planning and governance processes
• Maintaining strong relationships with residents, families and local professionals
• Supporting the home’s excellent occupancy and commercial performance
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred care

The home already has a strong reputation locally and a positive relationship with the HSCP and local partners, giving you a great platform to build upon

The Leader We’re Looking For

We are looking for a visible and supportive leader who understands that great care homes are built through strong teams and consistent leadership.

You lead from the floor, not from behind a desk.

You know how to support staff to succeed, raise standards, and create an environment where both residents and colleagues feel valued.

You are -

• NMC registration (RGN / RMN)
• Experience operating at Home Manager level within a care home setting.
• A strong understanding of Care Inspectorate standards and compliance
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Most importantly, you are someone who believes that culture, leadership and compassion are the foundations of an exceptional care home.

About Lammermuir House

Lammermuir House is a purpose-built 48-bed nursing home located in the coastal town of Dunbar.

The home offers a welcoming environment with comfortable accommodation, communal spaces and gardens, and views across the Firth of Forth. Residents benefit from a consistent staff team who know them well and provide warm, respectful care.

The service currently operates with strong occupancy and a stable workforce, supported by ongoing investment in the environment and care practices.

KPIs –

• Care Inspectorate: 4,4,4,3,3 (November 2025)
• Occupancy: Full, with 15 self-funders (Ahead of target)
• Staffing: Zero agency

Ready to Lead Lammermuir House?

If you’re a nurse-qualified Home Manager who wants to lead a well-supported home with a strong team and the opportunity to shape its future, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about becoming the next Registered Home Manager at Lammermuir House Care Home.