Service Manager Locations: Edinburgh Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Circa £48,000- £56,000 (dependent on qualifications & experience) Reporting To: Senior Management Team Are you a compassionate and experienced leader in residential childcare?
As the Registered Manager, youll lead a committed team to deliver high-quality, nurturing residential care for children.
This role is integral to creating a safe, supportive environment that enables vulnerable children to thrive.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management : Oversee the day-to-day operations of the residential service, ensuring high standards in line with core values and regulatory requirements.
Child-Centered Care : Foster a nurturing atmosphere where children feel secure and supported.
Team Development : Lead, train, and motivate a multidisciplinary team, supporting their growth and development.
Compliance & Quality Assurance : Ensure that all care practices meet SSSC standards and national child protection guidelines.
Risk & Care Planning : Oversee the development and implementation of individual care and risk assessment plans tailored to each childs needs.
Qualifications and Skills: Essential : A qualification meeting SSSC standards for registered managers in residential childcare/ the ability to achieve this SVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMCS) (Level 4) or an award in management that is certificated at, or above SCQF Level 8, or the ability to achieve either.
Experience : Proven experience in a senior role within residential childcare, working with children who have additional support needs/ complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Leadership : Strong background in managing and inspiring a team in a care setting.
Knowledge : Thorough understanding of child development, childcare legislation, and a commitment to promoting childrens rights.
Driving License : Full, clean driving license.
Further Requirements- Being able to manage a busy workload.
Having excellent interpersonal skills Strengths in setting, monitoring, and reviewing staff against key objectives, through annual review and supervision.
If youre passionate about leading a team to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, apply today to be part of a community dedicated to changing lives through compassionate care and support.
How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please click apply and send an up-to-date CV in support of your application in the first instance.
For more information about the positions available and a detailed job description, please contact Danielle Frame, Steve More or Sean Carruthers at 21 HSC.
Suitable applicants will be contacted with a view to securing an interview with the Service Managers of the service and will be invited for an initial face to face/teams interview with one of our recruitment team.
21HSC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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