In recent years we have grown from a small but very well established and respected service, to being a major contributor of diverse care and support services across Dumfries and the wider region; currently these include:

• Community enablement service for people living with physical disabilities
• Rehab support for people who have an acquired brain injury
• SDS Brokerage Service
• Payroll Service

We pride ourselves on our creativity, flexibility and willingness to think outside the box with the support we offer.

If you’re looking for the next step on your career in social care, you’ve just discovered it.

About the role

We are looking for a Service Manager who can provide the leadership to consolidate our achievements to date and to seek out opportunities to build upon these. You will manage an established and highly motivated team which encompasses a diverse range of skills and responsibilities, ensuring that people in D&G continue to benefit from our exceptional person-centred support.

Responding to need is important to us and you will be a champion of the local community, with the curiosity, vision, and confidence to search out and nurture new opportunities. You should be someone who is keen to implement innovation while maintaining a positive environment.

This role is a gift for someone who would like to put a vision into practice. You will be:

• Ensuring service delivery meets protocols and customer needs.
• Overseeing staff recruitment, training, performance, rotas, and disciplinary processes.
• Budgetary and financial controls: reviewing accounts, authorising purchase orders, monitoring assets and expenditure.
• Ensuring statutory and regulatory requirements are met (e.g., adult/child protection, Care Inspectorate annual returns).
• Promoting and developing the service, seeking new referrals, leading business development and risk assessments.
• Conducting investigations into concerns or complaints, and liaising with relevant authorities when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualification: SVQ 4 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) AND a relevant management qualification.
• Proven leadership experience in a care environment, with strong understanding of service delivery, staff management, budgets and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: you’ll engage with customers, families, social work and local authorities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and promote services, manage change and mitigate risk.
• Comfortable working across a variety of tasks (from operational/administrative to strategic) and dealing with both routine and complex issues.
• Able to demonstrate passion and commitment to our values and cause

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £41,717.00 per annum
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 37 days holidays per year.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

If you’re looking for the next step on your career in social care, you’ve just discovered it.

About Riccarton (Day Services) Hub

At Capability Scotland Riccarton Hub, we provide specialist daytime support and occasional 24-hour short break respite services, for adults with physical, learning and complex disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing through personalised care and enriching activities.

We provide fun and meaningful activities for our customers to get involved in during the day. We pride ourselves in enhancing outcomes and life experiences and in our Hub, we focus on health and well-being as well as creating smiles. We're focused on making our customers' time at Riccarton all about them and offer tailored and bespoke support plans.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader who will work alongside a small group of team leaders to support our Service Manager in managing our team. As an experienced social care practitioner, you will ensure that our people continue to receive exceptional, person-centred support we provide by being responsible for:

• Rota management
• Staff management, supervision, recruitment, and development
• Managing customer activities
• Health and Safety
• Compiling and checking Care and Support plans for customers
• Management of medicines procedures
• Financial management for customers (dependent on service)
• Liaising with families, health and care professionals and social workers
• Sleepovers & on-call support (dependent on service – if appropriate additional payments are provided)

Hours – 18.5 hours per week. Predominantly Monday-Friday between 8.30am & 5.30pm (we are open to discuss doing hours over 2/3 days) & with occasional on-call cover required in our respite service, therefore a flexible approach to working is required.

Experience/qualifications/key skills required

Experience of working in a similar role and environment is desirable as is a willingness to take on any personal development opportunities. You should have a care related SVQ Level 4, or the willingness to gain this qualification in a given timescale. You should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £16,195.46 pa (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

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We are looking for compassionate, reliable and proactive CLA's to join our 24/7 supported living service. You will be part of a dedicated team providing high‑quality Housing Support and Care at Home to 2 adults who require support to live independently, maintain their home, and lead full and meaningful lives.

You will work within their home providing practical assistance, emotional support, and personal care, and encouraging independence, choice and dignity at all times.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed to supporting individuals with varying needs, including learning and physical disabilities to achieve their goals and live safely in their communities.

What You’ll Do

• Provide person‑centred support based on individual support plans
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and budgeting
• Support individuals to manage and maintain their home
• Provide personal care, medication support, and health‑related tasks (training provided)
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills development
• Support individuals to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities
• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Respond to emergencies, including during night shifts and lone‑working situations

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient and respectful approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Reliability and commitment to providing safe, high‑quality support
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work within a 24/7 shift rota
• Basic IT skills (for digital care recording)
• A willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (if not already held)
• Driving licence (desirable but not essential for this role)
• Experience is welcome but not essential—full training will be provided. Your values and attitude are what matter most.

Additional Requirements:

• PVG membership (or willingness to join)
• SSSC registration (or ability to register within required timeframe)
• Right to work in the UK

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• A generous salary of £23,650.70 FTE (£12.60ph)
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts