Jobs in Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute

An Cridhe and the Coll Bunkhouse are two community-owned enterprises that work in conjunction with each other to provide amenities to islanders and visitors.

An Cridhe is a busy community centre in the village of Arinagour, Isle of Coll. It has a wide range of uses such as being the local gym, hosting wedding receptions to providing a space for the community to congregate. The Coll Bunkhouse is a 5-star Scottish Tourist Board hostel currently providing accommodation for up to 15 people. The two are situated on the same site. Also included on the site are 4 motorhome hook-up pitches and an e-bike rental service.

The Isle of Coll experiences an active and lively summer season with spring and autumn providing a more steady but reliable flow of visitors. The winter season is relatively quiet in comparison; however, both enterprises keep their doors open all year round.

As the manager you’ll work alongside and benefit from the experience and knowledge of colleagues and volunteers who contribute to the ongoing success of these community-run enterprises.

Are you

• committed to maintaining and growing a place that serves the community
• solution-focused
• an able and competent administrator
• askilled communicator
• able to inspire others with vision and leadership
• familiar with working as part of a team and collaborating with others

Joining the team at An Cridhe will give you a role where you have a real sense of purpose supporting the continuous delivery of key facilities to the community.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ4
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As Service Manager, you will be responsible for providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people within your service. You will manage and lead a team delivering quality housing support/accommodation and housing management service and to support people experiencing homelessness to build their skills and confidence to sustain their own tenancy. In Oban there are 2 services, Shore Street & Solas, and as such transitional work between the 2 services is required. This role is 35 hours per week and will be Monday-Friday.

Main Responsibilities:

As Service Manager, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop the staff team and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the objectives of the service, delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Promote and encourage the professional development of staff, including onboarding, supervision, core competencies, in-house training and external training.
• Ensure adequate staffing cover is provided for the service at all times by appropriate shift rotas and deployment of employees, both permanent and relief.
• Manage all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements and take a lead role in the strategic development of the service.

To find out more about being a Service Manager, click the link below:

Service Manager Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• You will already be a registered manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Care but willing to complete an SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible and have experience of managing and motivating a team.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.