Jobs in Hawick and Hermitage, Scottish Borders

Streets Ahead (Borders) is a charitable organisation based in the Scottish Borders. We provide care and support to adults both at home and in the community. Most of the people we support have learning disabilities.

We are recruiting a full-time Service Manager to join the Management team in our Hawick service.

The ideal person will be dynamic with a strong value base, a commitment to promoting positive outcomes for people we support and the skills to support colleagues in the workplace. You must have SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 in Social care or equivalent, plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role or a proven record of managing staff teams in a supported living environment.

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

• Provide dynamic and supportive leadership to the staff team
• Be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of service to the people we support
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SSSC codes of conduct, national care standards and organisational policies and procedures
• Supervise and nurture staff and contribute to the induction of new staff.
• Manage resources efficiently and effectively
• Uphold our organisational values and strong reputation
• Be a key player in supporting Streets Ahead to meet its strategic objectives