Care Manager/Reviewing Officer - Hybrid - SBO09281

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Galashiels seeks a committed professional to lead care plan reviews in care homes. The role ensures high standards and promotes dignity and safety for older adults. Applicants must have a Professional Social Work or Nursing qualification, as well as a current driving licence. The position is permanent and offers an hourly rate of £22.98 - £24.82.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification registered with the relevant professional body.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of care plans in care home settings.
• Ensure high standards and regulatory compliance.
• Promote dignity, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Care assessments

Safeguarding

Leadership

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Professional Nursing or Allied Health Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82

Hours: 21

Salary: £26180.44 - £28271.88 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Recruitment Profile

We’re looking for a committed professional to lead reviews of care plans within care home settings. You’ll ensure high standards, person-centred support, and regulatory compliance—working closely with staff and residents to promote dignity, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for older adults and bring expertise in care assessments and safeguarding, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential

Professional Social Work qualification and/ or
Professional Nursing or Allied Health Professional Qualification
Registration with the relevant professional body

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Veronica Allen by telephone on 01896 664157 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.