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Cornerstone (Aberdeen); Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone (Aberdeen) is seeking an experienced Health & Social Care professional to take the next step in a leadership journey. This temporary Service Lead role covers maternity leave for approximately 12 months, full-time (39 hours per week), based in Dumbarton and focusing on our Community Support services in West Dunbartonshire.

You will lead and develop a team of Lead Practitioners and Support Practitioners, drive continuous service improvement, promote person-centred support and

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Social care leadership roles.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver high quality, person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated team of Lead Practitioners and Support Practitioners.
• Drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Promote a culture of high-quality, person-centred support.
• Ensure the people we support are empowered to achieve their goals, develop their independence and live the life they choose.
• Work collaboratively with other Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to share learning and best practice.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, professionals and the wider community.
• Take on Registered Manager responsibilities, providing an opportunity to further develop your leadership experience.

Skills

Leadership

Job description

Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional who's ready to take your next step on your leadership journey?

If you'd like the opportunity to lead an established team, shape the future of a support service and make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, then we've got the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Lead to join us on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave (approximately 12 months) on a full-time basis (39 hours per week).

As Service Lead, you’ll play a key role in leading our Community Support services in West Dunbartonshire.

Working as part of a supportive management team, you’ll provide strong leadership, coaching and direction to your team, ensuring the people we support receive consistently high-quality, person-centred support.

Reporting to our Associate Director, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Lead and develop a dedicated team of Lead Practitioners and Support Practitioners

Drive continuous improvement across the service

Promote a culture of high-quality, person-centred support

Ensure the people we support are empowered to achieve their goals, develop their independence and live the life they choose

Work collaboratively with other Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to share learning and best practice

Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, professionals and the wider community

Take on Registered Manager responsibilities, providing an opportunity to further develop your leadership experience

This is a role where your leadership will have a direct and meaningful impact.

You’ll join an established, friendly team who share a passion for providing excellent support; helping the people we support get the most out of life.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Service Lead (Health & Social Care)

Company: Cornerstone (Aberdeen)

Salary: £35,166 to £35,166 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Dumbarton

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 18 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

Summary

Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional who's ready to take your next step on your leadership journey?

If you'd like the opportunity to lead an established team, shape the future of a support service and make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, then we've got the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Lead to join us on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave (approximately 12 months) on a full-time basis (39 hours per week).

As Service Lead, you’ll play a key role in leading our Community Support services in West Dunbartonshire.

Working as part of a supportive management team, you’ll provide strong leadership, coaching and direction to your team, ensuring the people we support receive consistently high-quality, person-centred support.

Reporting to our Associate Director, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Lead and develop a dedicated team of Lead Practitioners and Support Practitioners

Drive continuous improvement across the service

Promote a culture of high-quality, person-centred support

Ensure the people we support are empowered to achieve their goals, develop their independence and live the life they choose

Work collaboratively with other Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to share learning and best practice

Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, professionals and the wider community

Take on Registered Manager responsibilities, providing an opportunity to further develop your leadership experience

This is a role where your leadership will have a direct and meaningful impact.

You’ll join an established, friendly team who share a passion for providing excellent support; helping the people we support get the most out of life.

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