At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop high-quality social care services in Edinburgh and West Lothian.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in social care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a fulfilling career.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and impact in the community.
- Why this job: Shape the future of care services and empower support teams.
- Qualifications: Management qualification and experience in social care leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 36050 - 36050 £ per year.
Location: Edinburgh (covering Edinburgh and West Lothian services)
Salary: £36,050 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (includes local on-call rotation)
Are you an experienced care leader ready to shape high-quality support teams? We are seeking a dynamic Services Manager to oversee, design, and develop both new and existing social care services across Edinburgh and West Lothian.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership: Line manage Team Facilitators, providing formal supervision and appraisals to build autonomous support teams.
- Operations & Quality: Monitor service quality through rigorous audits and Quality Assurance systems to meet SSSC and Care Inspectorate standards.
- Financial Oversight: Manage Individual Service Funds (ISF) and ensure efficient financial administration.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for local authorities, healthcare professionals, and families.
Requirements (Essential)
- Qualifications: Management or relevant qualification required for SSSC and Care Inspectorate registration.
- Experience: Proven success managing social care services and directly supervising teams, with a track record of implementing operational plans.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Personalisation agenda, Self-Directed Support (SDS) legislation, and the Scottish regulatory framework.
- Skills: Highly organized, IT literate (Office 365), and capable of managing complex workloads under tight deadlines. Voluntary sector experience or learning disability management qualifications are highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £36,050.
- Full support for self-development and professional registrations.
We think you need these skills to ace Services Manager
Leadership
Team Management
Quality Assurance
Financial Administration
Stakeholder Engagement
Operational Planning
Knowledge of Personalisation Agenda
