Unit Manager, Inverness - HGH21573


Company:	Highland Council
Salary:	£54,449 - £59,547
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Inverness, IV2 5XQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Post Title: Unit Manager

Location: Braeside, Daviot East, Inverness

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £54,449 - £59,547 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact

Person: Dianne Henderson - dianne.henderson@highland.gov.uk

Job

Purpose: To be responsible for the management of a residential care unit, including the staff the budget, the resources and fabric of the building and the welfare of the young people.

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Social work degree or approved equivalent qualification recognised by SSSC or a registered nurse for learning disability. For this post you must have current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council or NMC and must comply with their Code of Practice.

Given the nature of this job, the postholder will be required to make visits away from their normal base on a regular basis. A driving licence is highly desirable, but consideration may be given to the postholder making alternative arrangements as long as these meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.

You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

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