Job Advert – Branch Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £36,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Stranraer, Scotland
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Branch Manager to lead a medium-sized domiciliary care service in Stranraer. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee compliance, care quality, team performance, and business growth.
The service provides around 950 care hours per week, predominantly to Local Authority clients, with a smaller proportion of private packages. The team currently consists of a Care Coordinator, with a vacancy for a Team Leader – meaning strong leadership and people management skills are essential.
You will report into a supportive senior management team, with structured weekly governance and reporting in place to ensure the branch operates effectively and receives the right level of support.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day management and leadership of the branch.
Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and internal policies.
Lead, support, and grow the branch team, including recruitment into vacant posts.
Drive branch growth while maintaining excellent quality of care.
Build relationships with Local Authority commissioners and private clients.
Oversee recruitment and onboarding of care staff, ensuring safe and compliant practice.
What we're looking for
At least 12 months experience in a Registered Manager/Branch Manager role within domiciliary care.
A proven track record of branch performance management and business growth.
Strong knowledge of compliance, quality assurance, and governance.
SVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care / Leadership & Management (or working towards).
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
Benefits
Salary of £35,000 – £36,000 per year.
Opportunity to lead a branch with strong potential for growth.
Supportive leadership structure with weekly governance.
Chance to make a real impact in your local community.
This role is easily commutable from:
Stranraer
Portpatrick
Newton Stewart
Girvan
Ballantrae
Gatehouse of Fleet
Maybole
Isle of Whithorn
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for the Registered Branch Manager position or would like to request a full job description, please contact Matt Goalen direct on 0161 527 9630. Alternatively, please email [email protected].
