Home Care Manager

HIJOBS; Dunkeld; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-led care organization in rural Perthshire seeks a Home Care Manager to oversee the development and delivery of high-quality home care services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing care services and a commitment to supporting rural communities. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits in a beautiful location.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

25 days holidays plus public holidays

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing care services and leading teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality home care services.
• Manage day-to-day operations and oversee service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualifications to register with SSSC

Job description

Overview

Heartland Cares is a start-up social enterprise providing home care in rural Perthshire. We are seeking a Home Care Manager to shape and drive this new innovative initiative. Based in the Rannoch and Dunkeld & Birnam areas, the role offers the chance to build a new model of community-led care that enhances services in remote rural areas.

Post title: Registered Home Care Manager
Salary: £45,000 pa
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Hybrid working – in community settings (Rannoch & Tummel, Dunkeld & Birnam, Perthshire) and home-based
Pension: 6.5% employer contribution
Holidays: 25 days per year, plus public holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a high-quality home care service tailored to rural areas.
• Build, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers, ensuring excellence in care and service delivery.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local trusts, councils, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and lead the registration process. Manage financial operations, including budgeting (supported by the Business Manager, Bookkeeper and Treasurer of the Board).
• Act as the spokesperson for the organisation, promoting its services to local communities.
• Report directly to the Board, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and governance requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact: Shape a service that directly improves lives.
• Innovative approach: Be at the forefront of community-led care solutions.
• Supportive team: Work with a committed and passionate group of professionals.
• Career growth: Lead a growing organisation with long-term potential.
• Beautiful location: Enjoy working in the heart of rural Scotland.

Are you the right fit?

We’re looking for a people-focused leader with experience in managing care services, developing teams, and working with partners. You’ll already hold (or be willing to gain) the qualifications needed to register with the SSSC, and you’ll be confident managing budgets and service delivery. Most importantly, you’ll share our passion for supporting rural communities. In return, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role in beautiful Perthshire, with strong community spirit and a great work-life balance.

Application notes

For full details, please download the Job Application pack from the SKS Scotland website: https://www.sksscotland.co.uk/ceo/

To apply for this post please send

• your CV (including the names of two references)
• a cover letter of no more than four sides of A4 outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the above Person Specification.

Please send these documents by email to Dr Susan Warren: [e-mail].

If you’re interested in the job, we do encourage you to have an informal chat to find out more.

You can contact Susan ([e-mail]) between 15th and 26th September, or Shona Sinclair ([e-mail]) between 9th and 12th September.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 29th September.

Interviews will be held during w/c 6th October.