Service Lead (Health & Social Care)

Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional whos ready to take your next step on your leadership journey

If youd like the opportunity to lead an established team shape the future of a support service and make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities then weve got the perfect opportunity for you!

Were looking for an experienced and passionate Service Lead to join us on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave (approximately 12 months) on a full-time basis (39 hours per week).

As Service Lead youll play a key role in leading our Community Support services in West Dunbartonshire.

Working as part of a supportive management team youll provide strong leadership coaching and direction to your team ensuring the people we support receive consistently high-quality person-centred support.

Reporting to our Associate Director youll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a dedicated team of Lead Practitioners and Support Practitioners
• Drive continuous improvement across the service
• Promote a culture of high-quality person-centred support
• Ensure the people we support are empowered to achieve their goals develop their independence and live the life they choose
• Work collaboratively with other Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to share learning and best practice
• Build positive relationships with colleagues families professionals and the wider community
• Take on Registered Manager responsibilities providing an opportunity to further develop your leadership experience

This is a role where your leadership will have a direct and meaningful impact.

Youll join an established friendly team who share a passion for providing excellent support; helping the people we support get the most out of life.

What youll bring

Were looking for a confident and compassionate leader who understands what great Health & Social Care looks like and can inspire others to deliver it.

Youll have:

• A genuine passion for person-centred care and support
• Experience of leading supporting or developing teams within Health & Social Care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive solution-focused approach to challenges
• The confidence to make decisions and work independently
• The ability to motivate others and create a positive team culture
• Strong organisational planning and time-management skills
• Confidence using IT and maintaining accurate records
• The flexibility to respond effectively to changing circumstances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

As Service Lead youll help your team to deliver excellent outcomes while ensuring the service continues to improve grow and evolve.

Qualifications

Ideally youll already hold SCQF Level 9 and a PDA in Management but we wont let that stop us from hearing from the right person.

Were committed to investing in our people and supporting you to achieve the qualifications required by the SSSC. Through our Training Academy well help you develop the skills and fund the qualifications you need to succeed.

Your experience leadership potential and passion for supporting people are what matter most.

Working pattern

This is an off-rota leadership role with working hours typically Monday to Friday.

As youll be leading a busy service there may be occasions when youll need to work evenings or weekends in response to service needs. Youll also participate in rotational on-call duties.

So if youre looking for a role where you can lead a team influence the quality of support and make a lasting difference to peoples lives wed love to hear from you.

Apply today we cant wait to meet you!

Have any questions If youd like to find out more please contact Susan Morrison our Associate Director at

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France Germany. Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Lithuania Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18 you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.