Deputy House Manager in Erskine

Overview

Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 days environment: shifts include weekends & bank holidays. Our standard shifts are 12½ hours (includes unpaid break) and are rotational between Day Shift and Night Shift. Day Shift: 07:30 – 20:00; Night Shift: 19:30 – 08:00.

Grade 6 Salary £42,782 - £46,417 per annum – PAY AWARD PENDING. Permanent, full-time role. Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026.

Working for Erskine

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments. Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave. If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

The Role

As a Deputy House Manager (First Level registered nurse) you will assist the House Manager in the day to day running of the House, promoting a standard of care / support in accordance with Erskine’s Philosophy of Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance and support to care staff in order to maintain a high quality of care that is relationship-centred and meets the needs of the residents.
• Co-ordinate and assist with training of staff and induction of new staff.
• Assist in the assessment of care needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
• Lead in audit, formulate and act on improvement plans as a result of audit.
• Deputise in the absence of the House Manager, when required.

Excellent communication skills with strong influencing and networking skills and analytical skills coupled with sound business acumen are required. In addition the post holder will require knowledge of the responsibilities and role of the Care Inspectorate and national policy in relation to care of older people.

Benefits

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet.
• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service.
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Re-imbursement of professional care fees.
• Structured Induction programme.
• Flexible working considered.
• Opportunities for training & development.
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay.
• In-house Occupational Health Service.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Blue Light Card.

Please note Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox). The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0141 338 6304. Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.