Service Manager | Learning Disabilities & Complex Care
Dunfermline
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Life cover (2x annual salary)
• Accredited training and funded learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, financial and legal support
The Role
Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a well-established charity provider to recruit a Service Manager for a rare and highly rewarding opportunity based in Dunfermline.
This role will oversee a newly established supported living service supporting the transition of individuals from long-term hospital care into a community setting. The service forms part of a wider organisation with an excellent reputation for delivering person-centred support across Scotland.
This is a genuinely unique opportunity to establish and lead a new specialist service, build and develop your own team, and play a pivotal role in in delivering positive outcomes for individuals with complex needs.
Candidate
The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals with complex needs. They will have a strong background supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours, alongside previous management experience within supported living, residential care or complex care services. Experience within Positive Behaviour Support environments will be essential, alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding, legislation and person-centred support.
My client is seeking an operationally focussed, resilient and compassionate leader who is willing to lead from the front and can work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary professionals and external stakeholders, whilst maintaining high standards of governance, compliance and service delivery.
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years leadership or management experience within a relevant care setting
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) experience
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and relevant Scottish legislation
Desirable:
• Experience supporting hospital discharge or transition projects
• Trauma-informed practice experience
• SVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent management qualification
Interview Process
2 stages
Location
The role is commutable from: Dunfermline, Broxburn, Cramond, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Cowdenbeath, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, Kelty, Kinross, Perth, South Queensferry, Livingston and surrounding areas.
Contact details
Please send a copy of an up to date CV to [email protected] or call for more information on 0161 667 6559
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.
