Adult Services Lead

Job Description

Can you imagine a more rewarding career than supporting individuals to live their best lifeDo you have the leadership skills to manage a team dedicated to improving the lives of neurodivergent peopleIf you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then we want to hear from you!Role: Adult Services LeadLocation:Linlithgow, West LothianHours: Full time 35 hours Mon-FriSalary: £39,471 per annumContract: FTC 6 Months (prospect for permanent position)About the service:Spread across 2 services in Linlithgow, West Lothian. One provides skills development and training for neurodivergent people aged 16+. It maintains and enhances the skills of its trainees, as well as improving their wellbeing. Another service provides aspecialised care for neurodivergent adults who require bespoke packages of 1-1 and often 2-1 wellbeing and learning support. Both services are registered with the Care Inspectorate. As the Registered Manager, you will lead and manageoperations,ensuringbestpractice and the highest standard of safeguarding whilecontributing to the strategic development of services and organisational growth.What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Ensure Adult Services operate safely, effectively and to the highest professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policy and practice frameworks, regulatory standards and/or commissioner requirements.
• Lead, develop, coach and manage the staff team, driving a culture of excellence and high engagement.
• Support the growth of Adult Services, by overseeing the delivery of adult services development proposals and projects andengaging with colleagues.
• Ensure that the companys strategies and vision are articulated, shared and understood at all levels and are translated into agreed objectives and plans across Adult Services.
• Be responsible for your teams’ systems, data and processes, including implementing, developing and integrating these as required, within organisational guidelines an in collaboration with Corporate Services colleagues.
• Contribute to the strategic development of services and organisational growth to increase our reach to support more neurodivergent people.
• Adopt a flexible leadership style with the ability to challenge as appropriate and able to give and receive constructive feedback.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified for Registered Manager status, with current SSSC (or equivalent) Management Registration.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing registered services.
• Experience of supporting people with additional support needs in a person-centred and outcome-focused way.
• Knowledge of SSSC codes of practice, Care Inspectorate requirements and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong collaborative spirit.
• Ability to deliver stretching objectives through effective prioritisation, and efficient use of resources.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to understand, collect, analyse, report data and monitor budgets.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, families, external agencies and partners.

Benefits:

• Group Personal Pension Plan - up to 12% employer contributions
• 7.8 weeks holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
• Life Assurance Scheme - 3 times the salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Colleague Discount Scheme
• Learning and Development