Deputy Manager

The Telford Centre is more than a residential care home it’s a vibrant community with nine permanent beds, one respite bed, and a welcoming lunch club. We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Deputy Care Home Manager who brings vision, energy, and a deep passion for delivering outstanding care to older adults.

This Is Your Chance To

• Inspire and lead a dedicated team in a supportive, values-driven environment.
• Champion kindness and quality care, ensuring every resident feels valued and respected.
• Drive continuous improvement, maintaining excellence in quality assurance and compliance with the Care Inspectorate.
• Grow your team, supporting professional development and unlocking potential.
• Take charge of day-to-day operations and budget management, shaping the future of the Centre.
  
  

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is

• Experienced in health and social care, with proven leadership skills.
• Passionate about person-centred care and team development.
• An excellent communicator, registered with a governing body.
• Ready to embody and share NHSH values every single day.
  
  

This is more than a role it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact, to lead with heart, and to create a home where kindness and quality shine.

Informal enquiries to Helen Maclean - helen.maclean@nhs.scot

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.

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