Kingsmills New Manager Roslyn Boyce

“From a young age, I have always had a passion for helping others and making people feel good about themselves,” explains Roslyn, a 36-year-old mother of three.

“In fact, my first ambition was to become a beautician. I loved the idea of helping people feel more confident and bringing a smile to their faces. However, as I gained experience working with older people, my perspective changed. I realised that while beauty treatments could help people feel good on the outside, caring for someone, supporting them through life’s challenges, and making a positive difference to their wellbeing was something that truly inspired me.”

A care home should be a place where people continue to live life to the full, build friendships, try new experiences, pursue hobbies, and create joyful moments

Roslyn Boyce, Home Manager

Roslyn was born in Inverness and began working at the age of 14 with weekend shifts in a local hotel which taught her “the value of hard work, communication, and treating people with kindness and respect.”

She later moved to a hotel that catered for groups attending arthritis care breaks and witnessed first-hand the importance of supporting individuals with health conditions and helping them enjoy life despite the challenges they faced.

As Roslyn’s interest in care grew, she started work in a care home during the day while working evenings in a bar to save money for university and pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.

Roslyn suffered a setback weeks before she was due to start university when she was involved in a serious car accident that left her with a broken arm and a broken heel.

But she was determined not to let it derail her dream of becoming a nurse.

“With my bags packed and using crutches, I moved to Stirling and started my nursing degree as planned,” says Roslyn.

“Although it was a difficult experience, it gave me something invaluable – the opportunity to experience life as a patient before becoming a nurse. It helped me understand vulnerability, recovery, and the impact that compassionate care can have on a person’s journey.”

After qualifying as a nurse, Roslyn worked agency shifts across several care homes and at Highland Hospice, gaining a wealth of experience and developing her passion for person-centred care.

She joined Kingsmills in 2011 and describes being “fortunate to grow and develop” in various roles such as nurse, clinical lead and deputy manager.

Roslyn was appointed as Home Manager in April, which she describes as “a moment of great pride for me and one that reflects a journey spanning many years of dedication, learning, personal growth, and determination”.

She adds: “Alongside my professional journey, I have also been blessed with my greatest achievement – becoming a mum to three beautiful boys.

“Balancing family life with a career in care has taught me resilience, patience, compassion, and the importance of creating environments where people feel safe, loved, and supported. It feels particularly special that I am returning from maternity leave following the birth of my youngest son to begin this exciting new chapter as Home Manager. Taking on this role at such an important time in both my personal and professional life makes it even more meaningful.”

Roslyn says that her vision for Kingsmills is simple.

“I want the very best for every resident who lives in our home. I want them to feel safe, happy, respected, and well looked after. Most importantly, I want them to continue enjoying life, making memories, and living each day with purpose and dignity.

“I also want relatives and loved ones to feel welcomed whenever they visit. Moving a family member into a care home can be an emotional decision, and I want every relative to feel reassured that their loved one is receiving the highest standard of care. I want visits to be enjoyable, meaningful, and filled with confidence that their family member is safe, supported, and thriving.”

Roslyn strongly believes that moving into a care home is not the end of someone’s story – it is simply the beginning of a new chapter.

“A care home should be a place where people continue to live life to the full, build friendships, try new experiences, pursue hobbies, and create joyful moments,” explains Roslyn.

“My goal is to provide an environment where residents are encouraged and supported to do more, experience more, and enjoy every opportunity available to them.

“What started as a young girl’s desire to make others feel good about themselves has grown into a lifelong commitment to caring for others. I am incredibly proud of the journey that has brought me here and grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way. As I begin my role as Home Manager, I look forward to leading with compassion, dedication, and a commitment to ensuring that every resident, relative, and member of staff feels valued and supported as part of our Kingsmills family.”