Jobs in Giffnock and Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire

Are you a senior support worker or team leader looking for career progression?

We are seeking a passionate and inspiring Operational Manager to lead our Supported Living services. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who truly believes in delivering high quality care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will play a key role in shaping services that are responsive to the unique needs of each individual we support. By treating everyone with respect and dignity, you will use your strong communication skills to build trusting relationships and work in partnership with families, communities and other key people.

We are looking for someone who can provide clear guidance, leadership and support to the Assistant Team Leaders and front-line support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and personalised services. You will champion excellence, maintaining strong standards of quality, impact and continuous improvement while always keeping people and families and staff at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, and in collaboration with your Operational Manager colleagues, you will contribute to the growth and development of our supported living services in line with Cosgrove’s Strategy and Values, leading with integrity, transparency and accountability in all aspects of your role.

You may not feel that you meet the essential criteria of the role, however we encourage you to apply if you have transferrable skills and experience gained in a different setting. We would love to hear from you!

East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to employ a Young Adult Carer’s Support Worker. This post will work with young carers/young adult carers providing practical and emotional support on an individual and group basis.

The worker will be responsible for working with young carers/young adult carers to identify their support needs and work with partner agencies to ensure that their caring role does not have a negative impact on the young carers’ life.

The post-holder will be expected to work 35 hours flexibly across the week to meet the needs of the service with a significant amount of time spent working after school and in the evening. The post-holder will be expected to work in venues across East Renfrewshire, enabling the highest levels of access for young carers.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.