Depute Manager, Rannoch Centre PKC

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Depute Manager (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC
13357
£30,845 - £34,020 (30 Hours per week)
New Rannoch Centre, Shuna Court, North Muirton, Perth

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and modern leader who can work in a professional manner as part of a busy team?

If so, then you may have the qualities we are looking for to become our new Depute Manager!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work across one of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership’s Older Adult Day Services.

Our services provide a mix of community and building based support for individuals across busy and exciting timetables of activities.

You will work Monday to Friday but with a degree of flexibility.

You will be based at New Rannoch Day Services Shuna Court Perth, Perth, PH13DA
. We are happy to discuss the hours of work to promote flexibility and work life balance providing the needs of the service are met.

Alongside the opportunity to work within a modern a proactive team, working for PKC has many benefits such as access to our cycle to work scheme and robust employee wellbeing resources.

Do you have supervisory and management experience, with great interpersonal skills?

If so, we are looking for an individual who has the right skills and abilities to work alongside our existing management team to lead, support and inspire our positive and proactive team of staff.

You will carry out direct line management duties for around 8 members of the staff team.

You will work closely with our creative and passionate management team which comprises of a registered manager and three depute managers.

Can you communicate effectively to build relationships with clients and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure a quality care provision?

If so, you will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth day to day operation of our service. Excellent communication and digital skills will be required to do this effectively.

It will be essential for you to build positive relationships with the clients of our service and their carers, families and guardians who must be included, involved and central to any developments within their own support packages or the wider service.

Partnership working with multi-disciplinary partners will be an integral part to this role, you will be able to network and communicate effectively with these partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for the individuals we support.

Do you have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and problem solve?

If so, within this role you will be able to showcase these skills when supporting our day-to-day service provision. You will also be required to have great attention to detail and the ability to efficiently meet deadlines.

Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity?

If so, you will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes.
• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Be open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will.

What else do you need to know about this post?

• You must have a valid UK driving licence and be willing to drive PKC vehicles, as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
• You will hold an SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or a higher/equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria…