Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected
communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our
values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing
homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all
employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or
civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that
your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.
- Competitive Salary and Pension Options
- Full time & Part time hours available
- Long service
awards
- Fully funded SVQ4
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech
discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
- Inhouse training programmes
- Significant Gym
discounts
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance
programme, including counselling
- A wide range of family friendly policies
- Life Assurance cover
of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union
- £200 refer a friend scheme
And many more!
About the Role:
As Service Manager, you will manage and lead a team to deliver high quality, safe, secure, accommodation for Care
Leavers from the Falkirk Area providing round-the-clock Housing Support, engaging Group Activities, and
personalised 1:1 Assistance, where young individuals can thrive to build their skills and confidence to help
transition smoothly into independent living with the support of a large fully trained staff team. At Falkirk,
there are 2 outreach flats attached to this service and as such transitional work between the 2 services is
required. This role is 35 hours per week and will be Monday-Friday.
Main Responsibilities:
As Service Manager, you will:
- Lead, manage and develop the staff team and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the
objectives of the service, delegating tasks where appropriate.
- Promote and encourage the professional
development of staff, including onboarding, supervision, core competencies, in-house training and external
training.
- Ensure adequate staffing cover is provided for the service at all times by appropriate shift
rotas and deployment of employees, both permanent and relief.
- Manage all aspects of the service in line
with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements and take a lead role in the strategic development of
the service.
Service Manager
Role Profile
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- You will already be a registered
manager with the Scottish Social Services Council, hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Care but
willing to complete an SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible and have experience of managing and motivating a
team.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social
Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of
Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
- Ability to relate empathetically to people and
recognise their right to choice and independence.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications
competently.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong
identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your
career