Manager Health & Social Care - Regulated Service

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

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a Service Manager to oversee health and social care services in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have management experience, ideally in a health or care setting, and be able to ensure service standards are maintained. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Access to employee discounts

Mental health and wellbeing assistance

Cycle2Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams.
• Knowledge of health and social care legislation.
• Ability to ensure service standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and care services effectively.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines.
• Quality and performance management.

Skills

Management experience

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Budget management

Experience in health or social care

Education

Registered with SSSC

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

Salary: £31,797 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (30th September 2026)

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 Glasgow is launching a brand new Support at Home service....

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.

A full Job description and Person Specification which includes a list of the essential criteria for the role are available for download.

Closing date for applications is 31st August 2025.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.

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 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 Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability 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 pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated 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 assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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