Deputy House Managers – The Erskine Home, Bishopton
Erskine Home, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Wednesday 17 June 2026 | Expires Sunday 5 July 2026
Working for Erskine
Erskine is an iconic Scottish charity established in 1916, dedicated to providing high‑standard care for Veterans and their families across two care homes and a Veterans Village.
Working in social care can be demanding yet rewarding. Our team is valued for kindness, compassion, and professional skill, backed by benefits such as employer pension contribution, career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.
We require kind, committed individuals who can deliver exceptional care and support to our ex‑service community.
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 and promote a standard of care that aligns with Erskine’s Philosophy of Care.
You will:
- Provide professional guidance and support to care staff to maintain a high quality of relationship‑centred care.
- Coordinate and assist with staff training and induction of new staff.
- Assist in the assessment of care needs, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, and setting of care standards.
- Lead audit, formulate and act on improvement plans based on audit outcomes.
- Deputise for the House Manager in their absence, when required.
Excellent communication skills, strong influencing and networking abilities, analytical skills, and sound business acumen are required. Knowledge of the Care Inspectorate responsibilities and national policy on older people care is essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, staff pension scheme, enhanced annual leave.
- Dayforce Wallet – up to 90 % of earned pay on demand.
- £500 welcome bonus (£250 after 3 months, £250 after 6 months).
- 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Reimbursement of professional care fees.
- Structured induction programme.
- Opportunities for training & development.
- Enhanced sick & maternity pay.
- In‑house Occupational Health Service.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
- Blue Light Card.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; Erskine cannot provide sponsorship.
The successful candidate will undergo a Disclosure Scotland check; additional criminal records checks may apply.
Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. For applications in another format, contact HR at 0141 338 6304.
Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer. CompanyNo.SC174103 | RegisteredCharitySC006609
Erskine Home, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
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