Inverness Service Leader: Build & Lead a Care Team

Community Integrated Care; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care charity is seeking a compassionate Service Leader in Inverness to build and lead a new service supporting a young man with Autism and OCD. In this full-time role, you will guide a team of Advanced Support Workers, ensuring that care is delivered with dignity and respect. Candidates should have experience in health or social care and relevant qualifications. The organization offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and substantial employee benefits providing a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Salary between £30,920 and £34,102

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

20 days sick pay

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Shopping discount scheme

Financial hardship fund

Paid DBS

Ongoing training and development

Leadership support from senior managers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Confidence using basic IT systems.
• Patience, empathy, resilience in supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of Advanced Support Workers.
• Deliver person-centred support to a young man with specific needs.
• Shape the new service from day one including recruitment.

Skills

Experience leading teams in health or social care

Knowledge of autism

Knowledge of OCD

Emotional intelligence

Person-centred approach

Education

Recognised qualification (Nurse, Social Worker, SVQ Level 3, Care Management Level 3)

Job description

A leading social care charity is seeking a compassionate Service Leader in Inverness to build and lead a new service supporting a young man with Autism and OCD. In this full-time role, you will guide a team of Advanced Support Workers, ensuring that care is delivered with dignity and respect. Candidates should have experience in health or social care and relevant qualifications. The organization offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and substantial employee benefits providing a chance to make a significant impact in the community.