Health and Wellbeing Manager

Wheatley Care

Job title: Health and Wellbeing Manager

Salary: £43,476 – £47,172 per annum

Location: Falkirk, West Lothian, Edinburgh and Fife

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Health and Wellbeing Manager.

We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.

We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.

We are entering a significant phase of development as we progress on the transition to becoming an independent organisation and are strengthening our service management teams to match our ambition. Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.

Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.

As a Health and Wellbeing Manager, you will be the registered manager responsible for the overall management of our innovative, co-created services. You will lead dedicated teams that our services are designed around the individual outcomes and aspirations of the people we support. Your role will involve developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards to provide excellent support to the people we work for.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

· manage and develop personalised, outcome-focused services for individuals with a range of support needs;

· implement and oversee relevant policies, procedures, and operational systems;

· achieve the aims and objectives of services in line with our organisational values and principles;

· lead and manage teams, ensuring high standards of practice and service delivery;

· provide efficient financial, administrative, and resource management;

· foster excellent communication and partnerships with partner agencies and local communities;

· promote and publicise the work of the service positively; and

· identify and develop new service growth opportunities both locally and nationally.

We are looking for candidates who have recent experience in supporting multiple client groups, working with partners to ensure an excellent service to people we support and have a working knowledge of implementing and auditing effective outcome planning systems.

You will have strong understanding of outcome-based supervision and workforce development having led and managed teams with various grades of staff promoting a positive culture.

You will have or be willing to work towards appropriate qualifications for the post as defined by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) including a recognised Leadership and Management qualification within an agreed time scale. You will be able to demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development.

The benefits we offer:

As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

· a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

· access to a contributory pension scheme;

· excellent leave entitlements;

· enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

· contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;

· access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion:

Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 6 February 2026.

Interview will take place week commencing 9 February.

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

For a chat about the role, please contact Emma Thomson, Head of Care, by email at: emma.thomson@wheatley-group.com or by phone on 07968 005110

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, on behalf of Wheatley Care please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com.