Services Manager

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Scotland is seeking a Services Manager to join their dynamic management team in Kirkcaldy. The successful candidate will be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders, managing services to exceed regulatory standards, and assisting in strategic planning. Previous management experience in a care setting and an SVQ level 4 in Care/Management are essential. The role offers generous leave, travel allowance, in-house training, and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cashback on retail purchases

Paid travel during shifts

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Strong skills in leading a team of Team Leaders and staff teams.
• Creating effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience supporting individuals with a wide range of support needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic development and management of services.
• Ensure services meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist Area Manager in strategic planning.

Skills

Management experience in a care setting

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

SVQ level 4 in Care/Management

Job description

We have a great opportunity within The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for a Services Manager to join our dynamic management team, based in our Kirkcaldy office.

As the Services Manager, you will be responsible for creating effective relationships with stakeholders, as well as ensuring TRFS is effectively represented within key partnership forums. You will contribute to the strategic development and management of existing services, ensuring they meet and exceed regulatory requirements, while assisting the Area Manager to develop and implement strategic planning in line with the programme of continual development in both practice and policy.

Previous experience in management within a care setting and supporting individuals with a wide range of support needs is essential. Your strongest skills need to be in leading a team of Team Leaders and staff teams, focusing on measurable quality outcomes for the staff teams as well as the individuals supported.

• SVQ level 4 in Care/Management
• Due to the nature of the role a driving licence and access to a car is essential.

As part of the interview process you will give a presentation to the team, subject matter to be disclosed on confirmation of interview.

Some of our fantastic rewards and benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Cashback on a variety of online and high street retailers
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care
• Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• Counselling & Life Works service

Closing date: 21st August 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

"We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us"