Service Manager

Services Manager - Edinburgh & West Lothian

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Services Manager to lead and develop our social care services within the Edinburgh and West Lothian regions. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic sector.

• Lead the planning, design, and development of new and existing services.
• Line manage Team Facilitators, providing formal supervision and guidance to build autonomous support teams.
• Oversee the management of Individual Service Funds (ISF) and ensure efficient financial administration.
• Monitor service quality through audits and Quality Assurance systems to meet regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key contact for local authorities, health services, and families, representing the organisation at external forums.
• Ensure safe working practices and effectively manage staff sickness and absence.
• Coordinate and participate in local on-call responsibilities.

• A relevant management or other qualification for SSSC and Care Inspectorate registration.
• Proven success in managing social care services and supervisory line management of teams.
• A record of developing and implementing strategy or operational plans.
• In-depth understanding of the Personalisation agenda and Self-Directed Support (SDS) legislation.
• Working knowledge of the Scottish Social Services care regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and databases.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Desirable: Experience in the voluntary sector, management training in the learning disability field, and experience with quality assurance systems.

• Annual Salary: -36,050
• Permanent contract
• Support for self-development and required registrations (SSSC/Care Inspectorate)

This is an urgent requirement, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply immediately. Please submit your application without delay. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a driver based in Edinburgh and want to work into a stable and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.For more information you can contact Mohammed Faizan on (phone number removed) or via email at .

Apply today with your updated CV.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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