Are you looking for your next career move in 2025? Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving positive change? Scottish Autism is seeking a Services Manager who shares our values of Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, and Contribution.

About the Role:

As a Services Manager, you will:

• Lead a team using a coaching model to promote independence and quality care.
• Work closely with the people we support and their families to ensure effective communication and high-quality support.
• Manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive improvement and quality assurance across services, with a focus on high standards

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About You:

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Skills in coaching, team development, and person-centered support
• Confidence in managing budgets, compliance, and operations
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in service delivery
• 3-5 years in social care with strong knowledge of autism and introductory understanding of Studio III’s Low Arousal Approach
• SVQ Level 4 in Health/Social Care or equivalent, with management experience.

What We Offer:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 32 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program

See more about our colleague benefits here: Scottish Autism Benefits

For more information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Logan, Regional Manager, by email: Kelly.Logan@scottishautism.org

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Join our friendly team at Clannalba in Lamington, near Biggar. We are seeking a Senior Autism Practitioner with leadership experience.

In Clannalba, you will work as part of a close-knit managerial team, where mutual support and collaboration are key. You’ll use your communication skills to collaborate with agencies, teams, and families, implementing support plans to enable and empower individuals to succeed.

This role offers excellent training and the chance to lead a dedicated team. Flexibility is required including weekends, evenings, and on-call duties.

About You:

• Proven leadership experience with a passion for supporting individuals with autism
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with teams, agencies, and families
• Proactive in recruiting and strengthening your team
• Flexible with working shifts, including weekends, evenings, and on-call duties
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care
• Aligns with Scottish Autism's values: collaboration, compassion, and making positive change

What We Offer:

• 32 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Fully funded training, including SVQ & LMC
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program

See more about our colleague benefits here: scottishautism.org/jobs/colleague-benefits

For more information or an informal chat please contact Jennifer Somerville, Services Manager, by email: Jennifer.Somerville@scottishautism.org

You can view the full Job Description by copying the following URL into your browser:

scottishautism.org/sites/default/files/senior_autism_practitioner_jd_1.pdf

This role requires a PVG Disclosure check and SSSC registration within six months, covered by Scottish Autism.