Service Manager (Holiday Support and Improvement Lead)

The Yard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting children and young people with disabilities is seeking a Service Manager (Holiday Support and Improvement Lead) in Edinburgh. The role involves overseeing service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting other managers. Candidates must have a strong passion for care services and the ability to manage priorities effectively. This organization values collaboration and a child-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and developing specialized care services.
• Expertise in holiday support and providing guidance to other managers.
• Strong focus on compliance and continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Service in evaluation and quality assurance.
• Oversee safe operating practices across services.
• Make decisions that impact the whole organization.

Skills

Passion for managing care services

Knowledge of compliance and quality assurance

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

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Service Manager (Holiday Support and Improvement Lead)

Are you passionate about empowering children and young people with disabilities?

Our centres provide tailored activities and support for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Ensuring that they have enriching experiences that promote their well-being and development.

While the role of Improvement Lead will involve supporting the Head of Service and Head of Partnerships in ensuring effective evaluation, quality assurance, continuous development and improvement across all our services throughout the year. You will be part of our management team and responsible for making decisions that impact the whole organisation.

The successful candidate will join a values-led organisation where collaboration and a child-centred approach are embedded in all we do. We are passionate, so being prepared to work at pace and manage competing priorities is essential.

This Job Is For You If

• You have a genuine passion to manage and develop a specialised care service.
• You are eager to be the organisations service expert on holiday support, providing support and advice to other service managers and team leaders.
• You are driven to ensure the service is compliant and improvement focused.
• You can work effectively to maintain and oversee safe operating practices for our services.
  
  

How To Apply

Download our Service Manager job description

Please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 8th September at 09:00am

We’ll acknowledge all applications and intend to hold interviews on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th September

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and require to be registered with the SSSC

The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds.