As a Peripatetic and Development Manager within Older People Services, you will work across services to provide practical management and development support on a temporary basis. You will step in where additional leadership, stability or guidance is needed, working closely with managers and teams to maintain high standards of care and support positive outcomes for older people.
What your role will involve
* Providing short‑term management support within Older People Services where required
* Supporting the induction, mentoring and development of new managers on site and remotely
* Working with services to strengthen care planning and outcome‑based recording
* Supporting services to achieve and maintain quality improvement plans
* Auditing care plans and recording systems and helping teams improve practice
* Developing and delivering training that supports good, meaningful care
* Supporting services through change, development and new initiatives
* Ensuring development and improvement work reflects CrossReach’s Christian ethos
About you
You will be an experienced and compassionate care professional with an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or an equivalent social work or nursing qualification, alongside recognised assessor and verifier qualifications including D32/33 or A1 L&D9 D1 and D34 or V1. You will have experience of SVQ assessment and verification, be confident using IT systems such as Microsoft Office, and hold a full UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel across Scotland at short notice. You will be registered with the SSSC, or able to achieve and maintain registration, and be a member of the PVG Scheme or willing to complete the necessary checks. As we do our work in Christ’s name, you must have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold CrossReach’s Christian ethos. This is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
Why work with CrossReach
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference across multiple services
* A role where relationships, support and values are at the heart of the work
* The chance to shape practice and improve outcomes for older people
* Supportive leadership and a strong sense of purpose
* Ongoing learning and professional development
* This role requires regular travel and includes a car allowance
We also offer you a range of benefits you would expect from an organisation that supports others, including access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme, a generous contributory pension plan, death-in-service benefit, enhanced family‑friendly policies, health‑cash plan, and a care concierge service to assist with life’s challenges.
This is a fixed‑term post until 31 December 2026.
The salary for this role is eligible for a car allowance.
Apply now and be part of CrossReach’s work with older people.
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