Service Manager in Elderslie

Enable; Elderslie; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Enable is a dynamic social care organisation focused on improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are seeking a proactive Service Manager to ensure equal opportunities and high‑quality support across our services.

You will lead Team Facilitators, drive person‑centred care, and strengthen relationships with families, Social Care professionals and commissioners within the Cherrywood service framework.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading and managing Supported Living Services.
• Experience managing teams with knowledge of culture change.
• Commitment to the inclusion of people with a learning disability.
• Understanding of the Self Directed Support Act and its principles.
• Knowledge of SSSC registration and related qualifications (SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the service and your team to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support.
• Support frontline staff and Team Facilitators to maintain effective relationships with families and professionals.
• Build and sustain partnerships with stakeholders, commissioners and other providers.
• Develop local service strategy and promote ENABLE Scotland in line with organisational goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Culture change

Inclusion

Self Directed Support Act knowledge

SSSC registration / qualifications

Education

SVQ Level 4 / Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Elderslie

35 Hours per week

£36,050 per annum

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant social care organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Service Manager to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

You must have the passion and drive to take a lead role in continuing to improve the quality of the services we provide to the people we support and to effectively lead and support local Team Facilitators to manage our frontline support staff.

This role is pivotal to the success of our mission and ambition to support people with a learning disability to lead the lives of their choosing; lives that are full, meaningful and inclusive. A successful Service Manager will lead their teams to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with the family and Social Care professionals involved in the lives of the people we support.

Our Cherrywood service is a unique and rewarding service supporting 9 adults across two linked bungalows. The people we support have a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism and more complex support requirements, making this a varied environment where no two days are the same.

We support people to live as independently as possible and enjoy a full and active life, from shopping and appointments to shows, events and short breaks. Within the service, we also offer a range of activities including movie nights, baking, arts and crafts and use of our state-of-the-art sensory room.

As Service Manager, you will work closely with Team Facilitators to lead and develop the service, support your team and ensure the people we support continue to receive high-quality, person-centred support.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience of leading and managing Supported Living Services.
• Experience of managing teams with knowledge of culture change.
• A commitment to the inclusion of people with a learning disability.
• An in-depth understanding of the Self Directed Support Act and its principles.
• SVQ level 4 or the ability to work towards the relevant qualification required for your SSSC registration.SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 is essential
• A clear understanding of the need to build and sustain partnerships with stakeholders, commissioners and other third sector providers.
• The ability to lead our business strategy at a local level whilst promoting ENABLE Scotland with an emphasis on growing our business.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.