Job Description

About The Role
Health & Social Care Manager - Regulated Service
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with travel around the area
Salary: 31,797 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Travel: Full UK Driving Licence Essential and Access to a Vehicle (Business Mileage reimbursed)
SSSC Registration: Registered with SSSC or meet the requirements for registration essential
The British Red Cross in Aberdeen is launching a brand-new Discharge To Assess
Do you have great leadership skills and can get the best out of people? Would you love to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people?
For over 75 years, the British Red Cross has supported the NHS and provided a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and supported people in crisis following an emergency. If you are organised and motivated then this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Health and Care team as a Service Manager. You will manage health and care services, ensuring all appropriate standards and requirements are met and service contracts maintained.
Registered with SSSC or meet the requirements for registration essential
Possibility of secondment for internal applicants.
What does a day in the life of a Service Manager involve?

• Ensuring services are developed and implemented within the framework of national guidelines and to national expectations but flexed to meet local needs.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of legislative frameworks in relation to social care, health and social care standards, care inspectorate and SSSC.
• Ensuring the area is working within Corporate Plan; service standards are achieved and maintained.
• Supporting developments and contracts.
• Quality and performance management.
• Line management of staff.

What does it take to be a successful Service Manager?

• Management experience and excellent organisational skills with an ability for prioritising your own & other people's workload against competing deadlines?
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting or voluntary organisation and delivering high quality services to people in need.

• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft 365; Outlook, word processing, presentation and spread sheet packages.
• Ability to prepare, manage and monitor budgets.

Closing date for applications is 9th September 2025.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
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