Manager Health & Social Care

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization in Glasgow seeks a Service Manager to oversee health and social care services. This role involves managing service quality, ensuring compliance with legislative standards, and leading a dedicated team. Applicants must have management experience and knowledge of social care standards. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working

Access to learning & development opportunities

Employee discounts

Mental health and wellbeing support

Collaborative team environment

Cycle2Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Management experience and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in a health or social care setting.
• Ability to prepare, manage, and monitor budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services are developed and implemented within guidelines.
• Understand legislative frameworks related to social care and health.
• Manage quality and performance of services.

Skills

Management experience

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Budget management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Manager Health & Social Care - Regulated Service

Location: Glasgow, the role will be based in and work across the Queen Elizabeth and Glasgow Royal Infirmary hospitals

Hours: 35 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until 30th September 2026

Salary: £31,797 per annum

Travel: Ability to travel is essential

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

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, 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 standards and requirements are met, and service contracts maintained.

Registered with SSSC or meet the requirements for registration is 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 guidelines and to expectations, flexed to meet local needs.
• Understanding legislative frameworks related to social care, health and social care standards, care inspectorate, and SSSC.
• Ensuring the area operates within the 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 the ability to prioritise workload against deadlines.
• Experience in a health or social care setting or voluntary organisation, delivering high-quality services to people in need.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to prepare, manage, and monitor budgets.

Closing date for applications is 8th August 2025.

In return for your dedication and expertise, what will you 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 accommodate various work styles.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive training.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Team Working: Be part of a collaborative team supporting our mission.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We are committed to allowing our teams to bring their true selves to work without discrimination. We support this through regular data reporting and various internal networks, including REEN, LGBT+ Network, DAWN, Carers Network, and Youth Network.

Together we are the world's emergency responders