Support Advisor (Frontline Manager) as part of ‘Right To Better’ a project of C-Change in Perth & Ki

C-Change Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Scotland seeks a frontline manager to empower Personal Development Workers and provide personalized support to individuals in need. The ideal candidate is a people person with experience working with adults who have autism. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £38,115 per annum along with 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

PVG's and SSSC fees paid

30 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Access to discount scheme

Flexible working options

Health Plan

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with autism and/or sensory needs is essential.
• A full driving licence and access to a car is required.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to manage their team of Personal Development Workers.
• Ensure support is personalized and meaningful.
• Support an individual in Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

Skills

Effective communication with individuals and families

Planning and organization skills

Relationship building skills

Understanding of person-centered support

Problem-solving abilities

Education

SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to undertake

Job description

• Salary:£38,115.00 Per Annum


• Location:Perthshire


• Hours:37.5 Hours Per Week


• Closing Date:27/11/2025 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close on 27/11/2025 at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Job Brief

You will be part of a team of frontline managers who empower individuals to manage their team of Personal Development Workers. You will ensure the person we work for receives high quality, personalised, meaningful, and aspirational support.

This role will be dedicated to supporting an individual in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, to live their Good Life in their own home and community.

You will play a key role in ensuring their support reflects an individual's needs, including autism and sensory support requirements, enabling them to enjoy everyday living and be an active and valued members of their community.

About You

You are

• A people person who is authentic, patient, flexible, compassionate, and resilient.


• Confident, assertive, and able to adapt your approach to different situations.


• A leader and team player who can also work independently, show initiative, and ask the right questions at the right time.


• Supportive, with a coaching and mentoring style that helps teams work to the best of their abilities to meet the needs of the person we support.


• Experience of working with adults with autism and/or sensory needs is essential.

Your Skills

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate

• Effective communication with individuals, their families, and professional partners, including adapting communication methods to support sensory and communication differences.


• Strong planning, organisation, and IT skills.


• Relationship building and multi-disciplinary partnership working skills.


• An understanding of person-centred, outcomes-focused support.


• The ability to listen, problem-solve, and remain calm under pressure.

A relevant qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (e.g. SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care) or a willingness to undertake this is essential.

A full driving licence and access to a car is required for this position.

The Reward

Be part of a dynamic, forward thinking organisation working actively to promote and implement a human rights based approach, supporting people to live their best lives and being a key player in a dynamic team.

Benefits include

• We pay PVG's and SSSC fees.


• 30 days annual leave - rising to 35 days after 5 years' service


• Life Assurance


• Access to discount scheme


• Cycle to work and tech scheme


• Credit Union affiliation


• Flexible working options


• Health Plan

The Company

C-Change was founded in 2001 and having always championed Self-Directed Support, the organisation provides outcome focused personalised support that is creative and flexible, adapting to the changing needs of the individual.

C-Change supports people that have learning disabilities, mental health issues and other additional support needs to have real positive change in their lives regardless of their age or circumstances. Our work is based on a Human Rights Approach, empowering people to live their life to its fullest potential whilst being active citizens within their community.

Mission & Values

We believe in the strength of community. We believe that we all need support at different times in our lives and with the right kind of support all of us can flourish and be full and active citizens.

We believe that:

• Everyone should be involved in decisions that affect their lives.


• All people have the right to live in and be part of the community


• All people have a voice and the right to be heard


• All people have dreams and aspirations


• All people have capabilities and qualities


• All people should have the opportunity to live an ordinary and valued life


• All people should have power and control over what they do now and in the future


• All people need friendships and independent relationships: a natural support network


• The whole community can benefit from embracing diversity


• All means all!