Service Leader

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners for Inclusion in Scotland is recruiting a Service Leader to join our leadership team, working across Pan Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire. We are an independent charity providing highly individualised support to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.

You will inspire and develop several support teams, uphold human rights and person-led practice, and foster strong relationships with families, teams, and professionals, while aligning with Health and

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ 3 with commitment to SVQ 4 in Social Care/Management.
• PVG Scheme membership required.
• Registration with SSSC within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop several support teams to deliver high-quality, person-centered support.
• Promote person-led practice and positive risk-taking.
• Build trusted relationships with families, teams, and professionals.
• Ensure standards align with Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC Codes.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

People leadership

Human rights emphasis

Change management

PVG Scheme

SSSC registration

SVQ 3/4 commitment

Education

SVQ 3

SVQ 4 in Social Care/Management

Job description

Salary: £30,600 (SVQ 3) - £33,660 (SVQ 4)

Services based in East Renfrewshire - Office based located in Kilmarnock
Partners for Inclusion is delighted to be recruiting a Service Leader to join our experienced leadership team, working across Pan Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire. We are an independent charity providing highly individualised support to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. Our approach is rooted in human rights and person-led practice, believing everyone has the right to live their best life, shape their own support, and achieve their goals.

Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Support Services
Salary: £30,600 (SVQ 3) - £33,660 (SVQ 4)
Services based in East Renfrewshire - Office based located in Kilmarnock
Partners for Inclusion is delighted to be recruiting a Service Leader to join our experienced leadership team, working across Pan Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire. We are an independent charity providing highly individualised support to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. Our approach is rooted in human rights and person-led practice, believing everyone has the right to live their best life, shape their own support, and achieve their goals.

About The Role

As a Service Leader, you will inspire and develop several support teams, ensuring the people we support experience meaningful, high-quality lives. You will:

• Lead with a person-centred and flexible approach.
• Support positive risk-taking and uphold best practice.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with people supported families, teams, and professionals.
• Promote high standards aligned to the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.
• Participate in the organisational on-call rota, offering out-of-hours guidance.

About You

You are an inspirational leader who shares our values and commitment to inclusion. You bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading or developing staff teams in social care or a related field.
• A genuine belief in human rights and person-led approaches.
• The ability to motivate, manage change, and foster respect and collaboration.
• Have membership with the PVG Scheme.
• Must be able to register with the SSSC within three months of employment.
• Have a minimum of SVQ 3, with a commitment to complete SVQ 4 in Social Care/Management.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Scottish Charity Number: SC035125