Home Care Registered Manager Consultant (Temporary Contract)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Salary: £22 per hour
Contract: Fixed-Term Consultancy (6-9 Months)
Hours: Flexible, Full-Time Preferred
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Aurum Home Care (Glasgow) Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Home Care Registered Manager Consultant to support the development and launch of a new domiciliary care service in Glasgow.
This is a temporary consultancy role for an initial period of 6-9 months. The successful candidate will work alongside an existing Registered Manager and provide hands-on support to establish the service, implement regulatory requirements, develop operational systems, and prepare the organisation for inspection and sustainable growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social care professional who has previously established a home care service from the ground up and understands the requirements of the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Key Responsibilities
- Support the setup and mobilisation of a new domiciliary care business in Glasgow.
- Assist with Care Inspectorate registration processes and regulatory compliance.
- Develop policies, procedures, governance frameworks and quality assurance systems.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.
- Implement care planning, risk assessment and record-keeping systems.
- Establish auditing, incident reporting and safeguarding processes.
- Prepare the service for inspection and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Provide mentoring and professional support to the Registered Manager already in post.
- Build relationships with commissioners, health professionals and other key stakeholders.
- Support business growth and operational readiness.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A recognised qualification suitable for registration as a Home Care Registered Manager in Scotland.
- Current or previous registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Registered Manager within a domiciliary/home care service.
- Proven experience of setting up a home care company from scratch, including regulatory registration and operational implementation.
- Strong knowledge of Care Inspectorate requirements, Health and Social Care Standards, safeguarding and quality assurance.
- Experience of policy development, governance and compliance management.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide practical solutions in a start-up environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience supporting a new service through its first Care Inspectorate inspection.
- Experience of business development within the care sector.
- Experience using digital care management systems.
- Consultancy or project management experience within health and social care.
What We Offer
- Competitive consultancy rate.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new and ambitious care service.
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
- Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the development of a high-quality home care provider.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV outlining:
- Your experience as a Registered Manager.
- Details of any home care services you have helped establish from inception.
- Your experience with Care Inspectorate registration and inspections.
- Your availability and preferred consultancy arrangement.
Applications without demonstrable experience of establishing a home care service from scratch will not be considered.
Pay: £22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
