Day Centre Manager

September 13, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We have an opportunity for the right person for a full-time permanent Manager of the Mackenzie Centre in Inverness. They would be the Registered Manager for adult Day Services and manage a number Social Care Staff. A key part of this role will be supporting staff to be able to deliver services that meet the needs of individuals with complex needs to support them to stay in their own home and maximise their quality of life.

The post holder will have experience in Adult Social Care, being able to manage people with highly complex needs. They will have very well-developed communication skills and need to be able to manage people in a sensitive and positive way.

Informal Enquiries

Informal Enquiries to: Janet Alexander

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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