Residential Manager - Saltgreens Residential Home - SBO09267

Scottish Borders Council; Eyemouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Eyemouth is seeking a Residential Manager to oversee operations at Saltgreens Residential Home. The ideal candidate will hold an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent and have experience in managing care teams. Responsibilities include ensuring quality care, staff leadership, and compliance with safeguarding protocols. The position offers a salary of £23.90 - £25.81 per hour and various employment benefits.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SB Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training and PVG

Free SSSC Registration

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent.
• Registered Managers Award.
• SVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of care teams.
• Ensure effective planning and staff development.
• Provide leadership and promote good practice.
• Liaise with professionals for quality care.
• Commit to continuous improvement and safeguarding.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Residential Manager

Location: Saltgreens Residential Home, Eyemouth

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23.90 - £25.81 per hour/£43,634.06 - £47,119.81 per annum

Qualifications: SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent. Registered Managers Award, SVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent.

Independence. Choice. Rights. Dignity. Privacy.

Adult Social Care focuses on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approach.

We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do.

The Role

Be actively responsible for the operational management of care teams, ensuring effective human resources planning—including recruitment, staff retention, staff development and absence management.

Provide leadership, supervision, and promote good practice within the service.

Liaise with other professionals outside the council to ensure quality care for residents.

Demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and organisation.

Ensure that safeguarding and adult protection requirements for clients and staff are met. Escalating issues in a timely and appropriate manner to the Service Manager.

Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council

• Living Wage Employer
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SB Benefits
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid training and PVG
• Free SSSC Registration

*Please note: Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Lisa Sansom by emailing [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.