Service Leader
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Support Services
Salary: £30,600 (SVQ 3) - £33,660 (SVQ 4)
Services based in East Renfrewshire - Office based located in Kilmarnock
Partners for Inclusion is delighted to be recruiting a Service Leader to join our experienced leadership team, working across Pan Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire. We are an independent charity providing highly individualised support to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. Our approach is rooted in human rights and person-led practice, believing everyone has the right to live their best life, shape their own support, and achieve their goals.
About the Role
As a Service Leader, you will inspire and develop several support teams, ensuring the people we support experience meaningful, high-quality lives. You will:
- Lead with a person-centred and flexible approach.
- Support positive risk-taking and uphold best practice.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with people supported families, teams, and professionals.
- Promote high standards aligned to the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.
- Participate in the organisational on-call rota, offering out-of-hours guidance.
About You:
You are an inspirational leader who shares our values and commitment to inclusion. You bring:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading or developing staff teams in social care or a related field.
- A genuine belief in human rights and person-led approaches.
- The ability to motivate, manage change, and foster respect and collaboration.
- Have membership with the PVG Scheme.
- Must be able to register with the SSSC within three months of employment.
- Have a minimum of SVQ 3, with a commitment to complete SVQ 4 in Social Care/Management.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact reception and ask to speak with a Senior Service Leader on (during office hours Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm Friday 8:30am-2pm).
An application pack can be requested by calling the above number or via our website by clicking apply button.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Scottish Charity Number: SC
Service Leader in Glasgow employer: Partners For Inclusion Group
At Partners for Inclusion, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Located in the heart of East Renfrewshire, our team enjoys a collaborative culture that prioritises personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for training and development in social care. As a charity committed to human rights and person-led practices, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support, ensuring that every day at work is both rewarding and fulfilling.
Contact Details:
Partners For Inclusion Group Recruitment Team
