Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career? We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our Older People's Services, supporting the Service Manager in running a high-quality residential, respite and day care service. This is a role where your leadership will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support.

What you'll do

As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Service Manager to ensure our service runs smoothly day to day. You will:

Support staff to deliver care to the highest standards Lead and inspire the team, ensuring everyone feels valued and equipped to excel Maintain compliance with health, safety and care regulations Oversee training, supervision and development for your team Manage budgets, rotas, and resources effectively Deputise for the Service Manager when required

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in everything from care planning to quality improvement. You'll be a role model for good practice, committed to maintaining the dignity, independence and wellbeing of every person we care for.

About you

You will already have significant experience in a social care setting, with a proven track record of leading and developing teams. You will need:

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services or Health Care (essential) Working towards or holding SVQ Level 4 and a Management Qualification in Care Services (desirable) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to build trusting relationships with residents, families and colleagues A commitment to upholding our Christian ethos

You'll also be comfortable using Microsoft Office and the internet, and you'll be registered with the SSSC (or eligible to register).

Why this role matters

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to create a place where people feel safe, valued and cared for, and where staff can thrive in their roles. You'll have the chance to shape services, develop your skills and make a lasting difference in the community.



If you have the skills, values and heart to join our team, we would love to hear from you.


We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.


Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.


But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.


CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.


Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.


As we do our work in Christ's name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.


You will need to undertake necessary vetting checks and apply for a Disclosure Scotland Basic check. You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of Practice.



We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.


We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk


Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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