Service Manager

Location: Aberdeenshire
Salary: £46,855 per annum

Lead a Service. Inspire a Team. Change Lives.

Are you an experienced social care leader looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional support and empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Service Manager to lead a well-established service in Aberdeenshire, overseeing the delivery of outstanding support for adults with a range of individual needs. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your leadership skills, drive service excellence, and make a genuine impact on the lives of the people you support and the team you lead.

The Role

As Service Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care, quality, and compliance are maintained. You will inspire and develop a dedicated team, creating a positive culture where both colleagues and the people they support can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee the daily management of the service, ensuring safe and effective support delivery.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage recruitment, supervision, performance management, and staff development.
• Monitor and manage budgets, resources, and operational planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding practices, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and service development.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of respect, wellbeing, collaboration, and person-centred support.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate and confident leader who can bring experience, professionalism, and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding care.

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous management experience within social care.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex needs, or similar care settings.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience managing budgets and service performance.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders.
• SVQ Level 4 in Social Care (or equivalent).
• A recognised management qualification, or willingness to work towards one in line with SSSC requirements.
• SSSC registration (or eligibility to register).
• Membership of the PVG Scheme.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £46,855.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a vital service.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts.
• Care Concierge support service.
• Ongoing training, career progression, and professional development opportunities.
• Support with professional membership fees.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a management position. It's an opportunity to lead a service that truly makes a difference, develop a talented team, and help people achieve their goals while building a rewarding leadership career within a respected social care organisation.