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The role
2 X Deputy House Managers (There are 2 vacancies, both resulting from internal promotions) Erskine Home, Bishopton 37.5 hours per week, Internal Rotation Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 days environment: shifts include weekends & bank holidays Our standard shifts are 12½ hours (includes unpaid break) and are rotational between Day Shift and Night Shift Day Shift: 07:30 – 20:00 Night Shift: 19:30 – 08:00 Grade 6 Salary £45,087 - £48,918 per annum (£23.12 - £25.09 per hour) Permanent, full-time role Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 Working for Erskine: “ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments. Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave. If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.” The Role: As a Deputy House Manager (First Level registered nurse) you will assist the House Manager in the day to day running of the House, promoting a standard of care / support in accordance with Erskine’s Philosophy of Care. You will: Provide professional guidance and support to care staff in order to maintain a high quality of care that is relationship-centred and meets the needs of the residents. Co-ordinate and assist with training of staff and induction of new staff. Assist in the assessment of care needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. Lead in audit, formulate and act on improvement plans as a result of audit. Deputise in the absence of the House Manager, when required Excellent communication skills with strong influencing and networking skills and analytical skills coupled with sound business acumen are required. In addition the post holder will require knowledge of the responsibilities and role of the Care Inspectorate and national policy in relation to care of older people. Click HERE to view job description We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement. Benefits: Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years Employer pension contribution Re-imbursement of professional care fees Structured Induction programme Flexible working considered Opportunities for training & development Enhanced sick & maternity pay In-house Occupational Health Service Free On-Site Parking Health and Wellbeing Scheme Blue Light Card
