Compass Associates
Service Manager | Learning Disabilities & Complex Care
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Service Manager | Learning Disabilities & Complex Care
Service Manager | Learning Disabilities & Complex Care
Location: Dunfermline Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Life cover (2x annual salary)
- Accredited training and funded learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial and legal support)
The Role
Compass Associates are partnership with a well-established charity to recruit a Service Manager for a rare and highly rewarding supported living service supporting the transition of individuals from long-term hospital care into a community setting.
The service is part of a larger organisation recognised for its person-centred support across Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Establish and lead a new specialist service
- Build and develop your own team
- Play a pivotal role in delivering positive outcomes for individuals with complex needs
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The ideal candidate is someone passionate about improving outcomes for individuals with complex needs.
Requirements For The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have: ✔ Strong background supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours ✔ Previous management experience within supported living, residential care, or complex care services ✔ Experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) environments ✔ Strong understanding of:
- Safeguarding
- Relevant legislation
- Person-centred support
The client is seeking a resilient and compassionate leader who can:
- Lead with operational focus
- Collaborate with families, multidisciplinary professionals, and external stakeholders
- Maintain high standards of governance, compliance, and service delivery
Specific Requirements
- Minimum 2 years leadership/management experience within a relevant care setting
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) experience (essential)
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and Scottish legislation
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Desirable Skills
- Experience in hospital discharge or transition projects
- Trauma-informed practice experience
- SVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent management qualification
Interview Process
2 stages
Location
Commuter-friendly from:
- Dunfermline
- Broxburn, Cramond, Kirkcaldy
- Glenrothes, Cowdenbeath
- Rosyth, Inverkeithing
- Kelty, Kinross, Perth
- South Queensferry, Livingston, and surrounding areas
Contact
Please send your updated CV to LStewart@Compassltd.co.uk or call 0161 667 6559 for further information.
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