At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and improve services for individuals with learning disabilities, supporting frontline staff.
- Company: Dynamic social care organisation dedicated to inclusion and empowerment.
- Benefits: Extensive learning programmes, health cash plans, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join an award-winning charity committed to creating an equal society.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in social care.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing Supported Living Services and SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3.
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Enable is a dynamic and vibrant social care organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Service Manager to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
You must have the passion and drive to take a lead role in continuing to improve the quality of the services we provide to the people we support and to effectively lead and support local Team Facilitators to manage our frontline support staff.
This role is pivotal to the success of our mission and ambition to support people with a learning disability to lead the lives of their choosing. A successful Service Manager will lead their teams to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with the family and Social Care professionals involved in the lives of the people we support.
- Significant experience of leading and managing Supported Living Services.
- A commitment to the inclusion of people with a learning disability.
- An in-depth understanding of the Self Directed Support Act and its principles.
- SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 is essential.
- The ability to lead our business strategy at a local level whilst promoting ENABLE Scotland with an emphasis on growing our business.
- Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
At Enable, we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities:
- Introduction to autism
- Adult support and protection
- Child support and protection
- First Aid
- Positive Behaviour Support
Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loans
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
Head of Care - Children's Services in Helensburgh employer: Enable Scotland
Enable is an award-winning social care charity located in Barrhead, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. As a Personal Assistant, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values your contributions and offers extensive training and career development opportunities. With benefits like health cash plans and an Employee Assistance Programme, working with Enable not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also ensures your well-being and growth are prioritised.
