Service Manager (Oban)

Blue Triangle; Oban; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

SVQ funded training

Employee assistance programme

Pension options

Life Assurance

Job summary

Blue Triangle is seeking a Service Manager in Scotland to lead and develop a care team delivering safe, supported accommodation for people facing homelessness. You will drive positive outcomes, oversee onboarding, supervision and training, and ensure staffing coverage and regulatory compliance.

You will be a registered manager with SSSC, hold SCQF Level 7 SVQ3 and be willing to complete SCQF Level 9 SVQ4. A people-centered approach and IT literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice
• Minimum SCQF Level 7 (SVQ3) in Social Care
• Willing to complete SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible
• Experience in managing and motivating a team

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the staff team to meet service objectives, delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Promote and encourage the professional development of staff, including onboarding, supervision and training.
• Ensure adequate staffing cover for the service at all times via shift rotas and deployment of employees.
• Manage all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle policies, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Team management

IT skills

Care values

Education

SCQF Level 7 (SVQ3) in Social Care

SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) in Social Care

Job description

Looking for a role where you can help people thrive?As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for leading your team to provide safe, secure, supported accommodation for people facing homelessness.

You’ll create a positive, empowering environment where both your team and the people we support can thrive.

Whether it’s developing staff, driving positive outcomes, overcoming challenges or celebrating success, you’ll play a key role in making a lasting difference every day.

We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career.

We are looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How You’ll Support People to Thrive:

• Lead, manage and develop the staff team and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the objectives of the service, delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Promote and encourage the professional development of staff, including onboarding, supervision, core competencies, in-house training and external training.
• Ensure adequate staffing cover is provided for the service at all times by appropriate shift rotas and deployment of employees, both permanent and relief.
• Manage all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements and take a lead role in the strategic development of the service.

Is This You?

• You’re passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
• You’re comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
• You demonstrate commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• You’re already a registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, and hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Care but willing to complete an SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible and have experience of managing and motivating a team.

Your Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards and pay progression
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
• Inhouse training programmes
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/6 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salaryCredit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more