Deputy House Manager
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | EH46 7HJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Garvald West Linton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Main Purpose of Role
The Deputy House Manager supports the House Manager to oversee all activities within the House ensuring the quality of the service, care and support provided meets the required standard and Garvald ethos. Through personal contribution and through the team they provide a safe, secure home for their residents in their care and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.
Key Priorities
To ensure that a holistic approach (based on Rudolph Steiner’s principles) is applied in practice, striving to meet the needs of the whole human being and working to create a healthy social atmosphere in the house.
To support the House Manager to ensure the House is operated within the policies and procedures of Garvald West Linton.
To work with the House Manager to ensure residents’ care plans are properly implemented within SSSC guidelines.
To support the House Manager to ensure standards are maintained.
Qualifications
Desirable
SVQ 3 Health and Social Care
Degree level qualification such as BA Curative Education or BA in Social Pedagogy or other qualification that allows registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at a supervisory level or, willing to work towards such a relevant qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience of living with adults with learning disabilities – a minimum of three years’ experience.
Knowledge of anthroposophical approach and/or Rudolph Steiner principles.
Some experience of managing and/or supervising staff in a residential setting would be beneficial.
Skills and Abilities
Competent people manager with the ability to give and receive feedback to improve individual and team performance.
Ability to deputise for House Manager and work in close partnership to meet the needs of both residents and staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with specific ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders and represent the needs of residents’ and staff alike.
Confident in identifying behaviour that may obstruct the achievement of House duties and proactively manages team conflict when required.
Ability to prioritise and plan own time whilst mindful of the needs of the House Manager and wider team.
Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Office packages, email and internet use.
Personal Attributes
Commitment to embracing and pursuing the principles of social therapy (based on the Rudolph Steiner principles) and their application in a residential setting.
Flexible and resilient with the ability to react quickly and appropriately to escalating situations.
Self-awareness and a positive outlook with confidence and belief in own abilities.
Logical approach to problem solving and decision-making.
Confident in ability to work with individuals who exhibit challenging and complex behaviours.
A full and valid driving licence is advantageous.
This position involves working with vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, disclosure of criminal convictions is requested from all applicants, and if successful in your application, this will be followed by application for registration to the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Group. All applicants can be assured that the information will be dealt with confidentially and will not be used to discriminate against them unfairly.
The Deputy House Manager supports the House Manager to oversee all activities within the House ensuring the quality of the service, care and support provided meets the required standard and Garvald ethos. Through personal contribution and through the team they provide a safe, secure home for their residents in their care and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.
Key Priorities
To ensure that a holistic approach (based on Rudolph Steiner’s principles) is applied in practice, striving to meet the needs of the whole human being and working to create a healthy social atmosphere in the house.
To support the House Manager to ensure the House is operated within the policies and procedures of Garvald West Linton.
To work with the House Manager to ensure residents’ care plans are properly implemented within SSSC guidelines.
To support the House Manager to ensure standards are maintained.
Qualifications
Desirable
SVQ 3 Health and Social Care
Degree level qualification such as BA Curative Education or BA in Social Pedagogy or other qualification that allows registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at a supervisory level or, willing to work towards such a relevant qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience of living with adults with learning disabilities – a minimum of three years’ experience.
Knowledge of anthroposophical approach and/or Rudolph Steiner principles.
Some experience of managing and/or supervising staff in a residential setting would be beneficial.
Skills and Abilities
Competent people manager with the ability to give and receive feedback to improve individual and team performance.
Ability to deputise for House Manager and work in close partnership to meet the needs of both residents and staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with specific ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders and represent the needs of residents’ and staff alike.
Confident in identifying behaviour that may obstruct the achievement of House duties and proactively manages team conflict when required.
Ability to prioritise and plan own time whilst mindful of the needs of the House Manager and wider team.
Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Office packages, email and internet use.
Personal Attributes
Commitment to embracing and pursuing the principles of social therapy (based on the Rudolph Steiner principles) and their application in a residential setting.
Flexible and resilient with the ability to react quickly and appropriately to escalating situations.
Self-awareness and a positive outlook with confidence and belief in own abilities.
Logical approach to problem solving and decision-making.
Confident in ability to work with individuals who exhibit challenging and complex behaviours.
A full and valid driving licence is advantageous.
This position involves working with vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, disclosure of criminal convictions is requested from all applicants, and if successful in your application, this will be followed by application for registration to the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Group. All applicants can be assured that the information will be dealt with confidentially and will not be used to discriminate against them unfairly.