Care Manager - Domiciliary Care in Lockerbie

Salary: £37,500 per annum + Performance Bonus

Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time

Are You an Experienced Care Professional Ready for Your Next Career Move?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Care Manager to join a well-established domiciliary care provider in Lockerbie.

Our client has been delivering high-quality, person-centred home care services since 2004 and has built an excellent reputation for supporting individuals to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes.

We are looking for a passionate, organised and confident Care Manager who can lead a dedicated team, maintain excellent care standards and help drive the continued success of the service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care Manager, Deputy Care Manager or Senior Care professional looking for a rewarding leadership position with genuine opportunities to make a difference.

Offering a competitive salary of £37,500, a performance-related bonus and the flexibility of full-time or part-time working.

What’s on Offer?

£37,500 annual salary (pro rata for part-time)

Performance-related bonus linked to service and business success

Full-time or part-time opportunities

Permanent position with an established care provider

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Sick pay

On-site parking

Ongoing training and professional development

Support with continuing professional development (CPD)

Supportive and friendly management team

Company events

Opportunity to lead, develop and grow an established care service

A rewarding role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference

The Role

As Care Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the domiciliary care service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and operational efficiency.

You will be supported by an established team and will play a key role in maintaining a positive working environment where both employees and service users feel valued.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading, motivating and supporting a team of care professionals and office staff.

Overseeing the daily operations of the home care service.

Ensuring consistently high standards of safe, effective and person-centred care.

Maintaining compliance with Care Inspectorate requirements and Scottish Health & Social Care Standards.

Managing staffing levels, rotas and workforce planning.

Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and regular service reviews.

Monitoring service quality, audits, complaints and incident reporting.

Supporting staff recruitment, induction, training and development.

Conducting staff supervisions and performance reviews.

Building strong relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals and local authorities.

Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and business growth.

Creating a positive, supportive and professional team culture.

About You

We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about delivering excellent home care and has the confidence, experience and leadership skills to manage a successful service.

You will be approachable, well organised and capable of balancing the needs of service users, care staff and the wider business.

Previous experience working within the care sector, ideally domiciliary or home care.

Experience in a supervisory, senior or management capacity.

SVQ Level 4 in Social Care, or currently working towards this qualification.

Appropriate SSSC registration or eligibility for registration.

Good understanding of Care Inspectorate requirements and Scottish Health & Social Care Standards.

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.

Relevant care training, including Moving & Handling, Health & Safety and First Aid.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

Previous experience as a Care Manager, Deputy Care Manager or Registered Care Manager.

Experience managing a domiciliary care service.

Knowledge of electronic care planning and care management systems.

Experience of staff recruitment, rota management and workforce planning.

A proven ability to develop teams and improve service quality.

Performance Bonus – Rewarding Your Success

We believe that excellent leadership deserves recognition.

Alongside your basic salary, you will have the opportunity to earn a

performance-related bonus linked to the growth, efficiency and overall success of the service.

This provides an opportunity to be rewarded for the positive impact you make on the business, your team and the people receiving care.

Why Join?

This is more than just another Care Manager position.

You will be joining an established and respected care provider where your experience, ideas and leadership will be valued.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the service, develop a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people within the local community.

Whether you are an established Care Manager looking for a fresh challenge or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress, we would love to hear from you.

Please note:

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

This position is subject to the appropriate PVG Scheme membership requirements for regulated work in Scotland.

The successful candidate must meet the applicable SSSC registration requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,500 per year (pro rata for part-time) plus performance-related bonus

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