We are looking for a Deputy Manager who shares our values and those who share our commitment to providing high quality service. We’re looking for an individual with knowledge of the Health and Social Care Standards and a background in person centred care planning within a care service. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be a great mentor who can manage time effectively and keep meaningful records. This role includes the efficient and effective day to day running of the Shift, developing exceptional personalised service for every resident and their loved ones, management of all junior staff to develop their range of skills to provide high quality and person-centred care and developing positive working relations with external stakeholders.
Some specific skills you have will include:
1. Supervisory and team leading skills
2. Effective communication skills
3. Performance management
4. Self-motivation and resilience
5. Understand regulatory requirements
Qualifications that you hold will include: Minimum of SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent (minimum required for registration with SSSC) or the willingness to undertake.
In return we will offer you an opportunity to take a lead role within a fantastic, supportive and dynamic team and to use your clinical and people skills in a service that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.