Charity registered in Scotland SC035125
Partners for Inclusion (PFI) Group is a collection of small, autonomous person centred organisations specialising in providing individually tailored support for people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
We have a caring, dynamic learning culture driven by a core set of values centred on inclusion and believe that people with support needs are more than capable of being active citizens in our society.
We support autonomy, work creatively and take risks wisely. We empower people we support and people who work for us and drive our organisation through a flat management structure.
Service Leader
- Full time
- £30,600 – £33,660
- On site: Services based in East Renfrewshire. Offices based in Kilmarnock and Renfrew
- Closing 22nd June 2026
Partners for Inclusion is delighted to be recruiting a Service Leader to join our experienced leadership team, working across Pan Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire. We are an independent charity providing highly individualised support to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. Our approach is rooted in human rights and person-led practice, believing everyone has the right to live their best life, shape their own support, and achieve their goals.
About the Role
As a Service Leader, you will inspire and develop several support teams, ensuring the people we support experience meaningful, high-quality lives. You will:
- Lead with a person-centred and flexible approach.
- Support positive risk-taking and uphold best practice.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with people supported families, teams, and professionals.
- Promote high standards aligned to the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.
- Participate in the organisational on-call rota, o ering out-of-hours guidance.
About You:
You are an inspirational leader who shares our values and commitment to inclusion.
You bring:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading or developing sta teams in social care or a related field.
- A genuine belief in human rights and person-led approaches.
- The ability to motivate, manage change, and foster respect and collaboration.
- Have membership with the PVG Scheme.
- Must be able to register with the SSSC within three months of employment.
- Have a minimum of SVQ 3, with a commitment to complete SVQ 4 in Social Care/Management.