As Head of Service for Learning Disabilities, you will provide strategic leadership across specialist services that support individuals with learning disabilities to live well, safely and with dignity.

This senior role is an opportunity to shape the direction, quality and development of services across the region, while ensuring they continue to reflect the Christian ethos and values of CrossReach. The post can be based at Charis House in Edinburgh or Willow House in Glasgow, with regional travel required. A car allowance is included.

Working closely with the Director of Adult Care and key Business Partners, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic plans, support effective service management and help drive continuous improvement. You will oversee budgets, contribute to policy development, ensure compliance with organisational and legislative standards, and support services to meet regulatory expectations.

You will provide leadership, supervision and support to Service Managers, helping them achieve targets, maintain high standards and identify opportunities for service growth and improvement. Regular engagement with services, inspection units, stakeholders and external partners will be central to the role, ensuring quality, accountability and positive outcomes for the people we support.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to CrossReach’s wider strategic objectives, promote our mission and help identify sustainable opportunities to develop and strengthen services.

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead this exciting area of work. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised qualification in nursing, social work, or a related field, along with membership of the PVG Scheme.