Day Centre Manager
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- Sep 23, 2026
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
A great opportunity has become available to manage Older Adults Day Care Centres in the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh! We have two fantastic Day Care centres in Portree and Dornie which provides social engagement for Service Users and day respite for Carers.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with older adults in a health and social care setting who has experience of managing staff. The post requires autonomous working to ensure that the centres are at the highest standard required for the Care Inspectorate and also meet the requirements of the NHS, such as health and safety and infection control. The post holder will line manage 14 staff and be able to effectively and fairly utilise all Once for Scotland Workforce policies.
The Day Care services are positioned well to support older adults in a very remote and rural environment with the use of our mini-bus transport. It requires joint working with the other health and social care services in order to best meet the needs of our community holistically. We would need someone who is enthusiastic, dedicated, person centred and relational to work with the community and with other professionals.
The post also manages the buildings of both sites which requires audits and risk assessments of both services. Managing the position as a whole requires exceptional time management, an ability to prioritise various workloads and good use of online systems.
The position is permanent, working Monday to Friday. The post holder would be required to hold a professional health or social care qualification (ie, Nurse, Social Worker, Allied Health Professional) or have an SVQ Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards this. It is required to travel between both Day Care services regularly and also drive the mini-bus when required, making a driving licence essential.
This position is a great step for people wishing to progress into management or to change from other health and social care management roles. It could be ideal for someone wishing to relocate to Skye and Lochalsh and a relocation package would be considered for the successful candidate subject to meeting the criteria.
Below is a video of the previous post holder to give a visual representation of the role and others working in the area.
Skye and Raasay - Neil Ingall - Day Care Manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPey0yauUAs&list=PL1KAR34UG74ZKDdRMRZtrqqwMX3kFaziC&index=5
Skye and Raasay - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1KAR34UG74ZKDdRMRZtrqqwMX3kFaziC
For further information or to discuss any aspect of the above post please contact Neil Ingall, Integrated Team Manager on 01854 613913 or email: neil.ingall@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
A great opportunity has become available to manage Older Adults Day Care Centres in the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh! We have two fantastic Day Care centres in Portree and Dornie which provides social engagement for Service Users and day respite for Carers.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with older adults in a health and social care setting who has experience of managing staff. The post requires autonomous working to ensure that the centres are at the highest standard required for the Care Inspectorate and also meet the requirements of the NHS, such as health and safety and infection control. The post holder will line manage 14 staff and be able to effectively and fairly utilise all Once for Scotland Workforce policies.
The Day Care services are positioned well to support older adults in a very remote and rural environment with the use of our mini-bus transport. It requires joint working with the other health and social care services in order to best meet the needs of our community holistically. We would need someone who is enthusiastic, dedicated, person centred and relational to work with the community and with other professionals.
The post also manages the buildings of both sites which requires audits and risk assessments of both services. Managing the position as a whole requires exceptional time management, an ability to prioritise various workloads and good use of online systems.
The position is permanent, working Monday to Friday. The post holder would be required to hold a professional health or social care qualification (ie, Nurse, Social Worker, Allied Health Professional) or have an SVQ Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards this. It is required to travel between both Day Care services regularly and also drive the mini-bus when required, making a driving licence essential.
This position is a great step for people wishing to progress into management or to change from other health and social care management roles. It could be ideal for someone wishing to relocate to Skye and Lochalsh and a relocation package would be considered for the successful candidate subject to meeting the criteria.
Below is a video of the previous post holder to give a visual representation of the role and others working in the area.
Skye and Raasay - Neil Ingall - Day Care Manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPey0yauUAs&list=PL1KAR34UG74ZKDdRMRZtrqqwMX3kFaziC&index=5
Skye and Raasay - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1KAR34UG74ZKDdRMRZtrqqwMX3kFaziC
For further information or to discuss any aspect of the above post please contact Neil Ingall, Integrated Team Manager on 01854 613913 or email: neil.ingall@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
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We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork