Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, Permanent | 37.5 hours + On-Call
Lead the Launch of a Brand-New Domiciliary Care Service
Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to build and shape a new service from the ground up?
We are recruiting on behalf of an established and ambitious domiciliary care provider that is expanding into Scotland and launching a brand-new service in the Livingston area.
The organisation brings vast experience within domiciliary care, including successfully opening and developing services in new geographical areas. They have established strong working relationships with local authorities throughout the Northumberland area and are now bringing that experience, infrastructure and proven approach to Livingston.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional to play a pivotal role in establishing the new service, developing relationships locally and building a high-quality operation with genuine potential for growth.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will take ownership of the development and day-to-day management of the Livingston service. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the launch, development and growth of the new service
Ensuring full compliance with Care Inspectorate and SSSC requirements
Recruiting, developing and leading a high-quality care team
Overseeing care planning, safeguarding, audits and quality assurance
Building strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, healthcare professionals and referral partners
Managing staffing, rotas, resources and on-call arrangements
Driving continuous improvement and maintaining excellent standards of person-centred care
Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow the service across the local area
About You
We are looking for an experienced and commercially aware care professional who understands both quality care delivery and the development of a successful domiciliary care service.
You will need:
Previous management or deputy management experience within domiciliary and/or residential care
Strong knowledge of Scottish care regulations and Care Inspectorate requirements
To be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC as a Manager of a Care Service
An appropriate social care practice qualification
A suitable management qualification at SCQF Level 9 or above
Strong leadership, safeguarding and quality assurance experience
The confidence to build relationships with commissioners and local authorities
A full UK driving licence
The ambition and drive to help establish and grow a service in a completely new geographical area Experience of opening, developing or growing a domiciliary care service would be particularly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
£45,000 - £48,000 basic salary
Bupa private health insurance
28 days' holiday
Company pension
Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
Management support and reflective practice
Genuine career progression as the organisation continues to expand
The opportunity to have a major influence on a brand-new service from day one
A Genuine Opportunity to Build Something
This isn't simply about stepping into an established service and maintaining it. You'll have the opportunity to build the Livingston operation, develop its reputation locally and help shape its future growth.
You'll be joining an organisation that already understands how to successfully establish domiciliary care services in new areas and work effectively with local authorities - giving you the backing and infrastructure to make the Livingston service a success.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£45000.00 - £48000.00 per year