Head of Adult Services Scotland

Compass Associates; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Adult Services to spearhead a regional portfolio aimed at providing high-quality support for autistic adults and individuals with learning disabilities across Scotland. This impactful leadership role encompasses strategic vision, operational management, and regulatory compliance, presenting an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful social care improvements.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in adult care services, especially in autism or learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of Scottish regulatory frameworks and Care Inspectorate requirements.
• Proven ability to manage risk, performance, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and delivery of adult support services across Scotland.
• Oversight of operational performance, quality, and safeguarding.
• Building strong partnerships with health boards and commissioning bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Acumen

Change Management

Risk Management

Job description

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Head of Adult Services Scotland

Compass Associates are proud to be supporting a respected national charity in the appointment of a Head of Adult Services to lead a regional portfolio across Scotland, focused on supporting autistic adults and individuals with learning disabilities.

This senior leadership role combines strategic vision with operational impact. You’ll be accountable for service quality, regulatory compliance (including the Care Inspectorate), workforce culture, and financial oversight across a range of settings.

Role Overview:

• Strategic leadership and delivery of adult support services across Scotland
• Oversight of operational performance, quality, and safeguarding
• Visible leadership for service managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Regulatory responsibility including Care Inspectorate and adult protection compliance
• Driving continuous improvement, co-production, and values-based practice
• Leading change initiatives, service redesign, and workforce development
• Building strong partnerships with health boards, local authorities, and commissioning bodies
• Financial and risk accountability at senior level
• Significant leadership experience in adult care services, preferably autism or learning disability
• Strong understanding of Scottish regulatory frameworks and Care Inspectorate requirements
• Proven ability to manage risk, performance, and service development
• Commercial and budgetary acumen, with clear accountability for outcomes
• Confident, emotionally intelligent leader with values-led decision-making
• Experience delivering change and improvement across complex services

This is an impactful leadership opportunity for someone with a strong operational track record in adult care services, passionate about person-centered delivery and regulatory excellence.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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