Health & Social Care Manager

British Red Cross; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Aberdeen is seeking a Service Manager to lead health and social care services, ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have management experience and excellent organizational skills, with a background in health or social care. This permanent position offers a salary of £31,797 per annum and a range of benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

36 days annual leave plus option to buy 5 extra days

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Ability to manage and monitor budgets.
• Leadership skills to get the best out of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and care services, ensuring standards are met.
• Line management of staff.
• Quality and performance management.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent organisational skills

Understanding of legislative frameworks

Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365

Education

SSSC Registration or requirements

Job description

Manager Health & Social Care - Regulated Service

Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with travel around the area

Salary: £31,797 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Travel: Full UK Driving Licence Essential and Access to a Vehicle (Business Mileage reimbursed)

SSSC Registration: Registered with SSSC or meet the requirements for registration essential

The British Red Cross in Aberdeen is launching a brand-new Discharge To Assess

Do you have great leadership skills and can get the best out of people? Would you love to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people?

For over 75 years, the British Red Cross has supported the NHS and provided a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and supported people in crisis following an emergency. If you are organised and motivated then this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Health and Care team as a Service Manager. You will manage health and care services, ensuring all appropriate standards and requirements are met and service contracts maintained.

Registered with SSSC or meet the requirements for registration essential

Possibility of secondment for internal applicants.

What does a day in the life of a Service Manager involve?

• Ensuring services are developed and implemented within the framework of national guidelines and to national expectations but flexed to meet local needs.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of legislative frameworks in relation to social care, health and social care standards, care inspectorate and SSSC.
• Ensuring the area is working within Corporate Plan; service standards are achieved and maintained.
• Supporting developments and contracts.
• Quality and performance management.
• Line management of staff.

What does it take to be a successful Service Manager?

• Management experience and excellent organisational skills with an ability for prioritising your own & other people’s workload against competing deadlines?
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting or voluntary organisation and delivering high quality services to people in need.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft 365; Outlook, word processing, presentation and spread sheet packages.
• Ability to prepare, manage and monitor budgets.

Closing date for applications is 9th September 2025.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders