Service Manager - Greater Glasgow and Clyde Overdose Response Team
- Full time
- £35,282 – £39,808
- Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire
- Closing 16th May 2021
- Advertised from 30th April 2021
Role
The Greater Glasgow and Clyde Overdose Response Team (GORT) is a rapid response to near-fatal overdoses which provides a short, focused period of support to each person. GORT assertively connects individuals with mainstream alcohol and other drug services (maximum 3 interventions).
This 12-month test of change is delivered in partnership with Simon Community Scotland on an assertive outreach basis across Glasgow’s three localities, Accident & Emergency Departments and city centre.
We address other potential barriers including information and data sharing; prescribing arrangements, and rapid access to mainstream alcohol and other drug services.
We will aim to increase engagement with alcohol and other drug services and provide a template which the Drug Deaths Taskforce could roll out to other areas.
JOB PURPOSE: To manage the delivery of consistent and high quality services ensuring their continuing relevance to all stakeholders.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/TASKS:
Service Delivery
• Maintain the continuing relevance of services to individuals’ needs and purchaser requirements by ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Where a need or an opportunity is identified, assist in the development of new services
• Maximise stakeholder involvement in service and business planning
• Ensure that equality of opportunity is reflected in all aspects of service delivery
• Be willing to oversee and manage additional staff/services involved in areas such as Homelessness and Justice.
Quality Assurance
• Ensure agreed standards of service delivery in compliance with relevant legislation, National Care Standards and purchaser requirements.
• Develop, promote and monitor quality assurance systems appropriate to the needs of the individual/Service and organisational requirements
• Ensure compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council Code of Practice.
• Ensure that stakeholder processes are managed
Staff Management
• Be responsible for and ensure the appropriate support, supervision and appraisal of staff.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate staff communication and support systems.
• Develop, monitor and implement supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
• Ensure that all Turning Point Scotland policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Recruit, develop and ensure the provision of relevant induction for staff and continuing learning opportunities
Financial Management/Administration
• Ensure that records are kept up-to-date and take account of relevant legislation and individuals requirements.
• Ensure that service records are audited to ensure compliance with organisational requirements
• Maintain the economic viability of the Service by operating within agreed budgetary requirements.
• Record information in line with the organisation’s Confidentiality Policy and the Data Protection Act.
• Monitor, develop and review financial systems that take account of organisational, individual and legislative requirements
• Assist in the development and negotiation of service budgets
Health & Safety and Property Management
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment by implementing and monitoring systems that take account of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
• Develop and monitor all domestic, maintenance, medication and recording systems in line with organisational policy.
• Monitor, review and ensure implementation of risk assessment and management strategies within the service.
Learning and Development
• Maintain, promote and ensure within the service an awareness of current developments in practice and legislation.
• Participate in relevant internal and external training, identify own, individual and team training and development needs.
• Ensure that staff receive appropriate training to meet individuals and service needs.
• Actively participate in and be committed to the supervision and appraisal processes in line with organisational policy.
• Maintain own recognised and required qualifications.
Communications
• Promote the aims of the Service and Turning Point Scotland.
• Represent Turning Point Scotland at local level and build positive links with all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective communication systems between all stakeholders.
Other Requirements
• Organise your working time to maximise the efficiency of the Service.
• Undertake on-call, overnight, weekend and rota-working as required.
• Undertake any other tasks as may be reasonably requested.
• Undertake registration with the SSSC within the timescale required, where relevant, and maintain this.
Application notes
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Service Manager – Scottish Borders
- Full time
- £34,621 – £39,305
- On site: Scottish Borders
- Closing 11th January 2026
Supporting people to live their best lives is at the heart of this role. As Service Manager, you’ll take a leading role in shaping high-quality, person-centred support within our Borders services. You’ll oversee our visiting service based in Galashiels, as well as our core and cluster services in Melrose, where people are supported in partnership with the NHS.
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity working across Scotland. Every week, thousands of people rely on our support to live independently, stay connected to their communities and make choices that matter to them.
Our values of Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Kindness & Compassion shape our work. Joining us means being part of an organisation where every voice matters.
Why This Role Matters
In this Monday-to-Friday role, you will make a meaningful difference for people living with enduring mental ill health by supporting them to achieve their outcomes and live their best lives.
You will create the conditions for good support to happen by guiding and empowering a team of Support Practitioners so they feel confident, supported and equipped in their work. You ensure support plans and risk assessments remain relevant and person-centred, and you keep day-to-day arrangements running smoothly so people receive consistent, high-quality support.
Above all, your leadership helps create an environment where people feel listened to, respected and able to access the support they need.
“They helped me through thick and thin. From when I came out of the hospital…they were there for me.” – James, Person Supported by Carr Gomm
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a compassionate and effective leader who can engage, inspire, and support others. You should have experience in adult social care, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem-solving. You’ll bring:
- Experience in adult social care: You should have an SVQ 4 in Health and Social care, or be willing to work towards this, as well as experience leading or supporting teams in social care, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities this role brings
- Leadership skills: You’re a supportive leader - approachable, adaptable, and able to empower your team, especially during times of change or challenge
- Problem-solving: Strong critical thinking and the ability to find solutions that make a positive impact on the people we support and your team
- Knowledge of the sector: A solid understanding of the Scottish Social Care sector, including regulatory bodies such as the Care Inspectorate and SSSC
Why Join Carr Gomm?
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. Staff have opportunities to shape how we work through specialist working groups and our Futures innovation programme, and we proudly hold the LGBT Charter for our commitment to inclusion.
You’ll also receive:
- 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
- Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme; and more!
Senior Support Worker - Eastfield
- Full time
- £26,264 – £26,526
- On site: Eastfield
- Closing 19th December 2025
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day
Why work with us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities
Who we are looking for?
Are you passionate about supporting people to overcome challenges, build stability, and move towards independent living? Do you have experience in social care and a commitment to equality and inclusion? If so, we want to hear from you.
We’re recruiting a Senior Support Worker to lead frontline delivery of personalised, high-quality, and compassionate support to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering tenancy support, housing management assistance, and wellbeing services tailored to individual needs.
Eastfield is a high support needs service, supporting people with multiple and complex needs as such as substance use, mental health and physical health. This does not involve any personal care or administering any medication
Role and responsibilities
• Coordinate and deliver support plans addressing tenancy sustainment, substance use, mental health, housing needs, and personal development.
• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining staff rotas for their service.
• Work directly with individuals to help them achieve their goals, build life skills, and improve health and wellbeing.
• Act as a keyworker and oversee support delivery, ensuring accurate and professional records.
• Liaise with external partners, including housing teams, healthcare services, and advocacy groups.
• Provide leadership on shift and supervision to support workers in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Promote inclusion, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice in all areas of support.
Essential Skills and Attributes
• A recognised social care qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above.
• Experience working in adult social care, ideally in homelessness, housing support or mental health.
• Confident in report writing, support planning, and using digital systems.
• Understanding of SSSC codes of practice and Care Inspectorate standards.
• Strong values of compassion, dignity, and respect for all.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English at CEFR level B1 or higher.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Desired skills and attributes
• Previous social care practitioner (skilled worker) experience,
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous specialist training experience directly related to the role.
Additional Notes
• Shift work, weekend work may be a requirement of this role.
• PVG scheme membership & SSSC registration are requirements of this post
• Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.
“They helped me through thick and thin. From when I came out of the hospital…they were there for me.” – James, Person Supported by Carr Gomm
Supporting people to live their best lives is at the heart of this role. As Service Manager, you’ll take a leading role in shaping high-quality, person-centred support within our Edinburgh and Lothians services for people living with enduring mental ill health in supported living environments.
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity working across Scotland. Every week, thousands of people rely on our support to live independently, stay connected to their communities and make choices that matter to them.
Our values of Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Kindness & Compassion shape our work. Joining us means being part of an organisation where every voice matters.
Why This Role Matters
In this Monday-to-Friday role, you will make a meaningful difference for people living with enduring mental ill health by supporting them to achieve their outcomes and live their best lives.
You will create the conditions for good support to happen by guiding and empowering a team of Support Practitioners, so they feel confident, supported and equipped in their work. You ensure support plans and risk assessments remain relevant and person-centred, and you keep day-to-day arrangements running smoothly so people receive consistent, high-quality support.
Above all, your leadership helps create an environment where people feel listened to, respected and able to access the support they need.
“I think Carr Gomm is very good at putting the needs of people at the forefront, and that’s what’s important.” Rab, Person Supported by Carr Gomm
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a compassionate and effective leader who can engage, inspire, and support others. You should have experience in adult social care, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem-solving. You’ll bring:
- Experience in adult social care: You should have an SVQ 4 in Health and Social care, or be willing to work towards this, as well as experience leading or supporting teams in social care, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities this role brings
- Leadership skills: You’re a supportive leader - approachable, adaptable, and able to empower your team, especially during times of change or challenge
- Problem-solving: Strong critical thinking and the ability to find solutions that make a positive impact on the people we support and your team
- Knowledge of the sector: A solid understanding of the Scottish Social Care sector, including regulatory bodies such as the Care Inspectorate and SSSC
Why Join Carr Gomm?
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. Staff have opportunities to shape how we work through specialist working groups and our Futures innovation programme, and we proudly hold the LGBT Charter for our commitment to inclusion.
You’ll also receive:
- 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
- Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme; and more!
Top job! Clinical Psychologist
- Full time
- £49,120 – £60,543
- Hybrid: Locations in the West of Scotland
- Closing 2nd January 2026
About Simon Community Scotland
People are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards their future. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those who have lived through homelessness. To make a difference we need to work flexibly, with everyday-leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other. We care for and support each other regardless of our role, service or location. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part of the Simon Community Scotland team.
Job Summary
Within Simon Community, we pride ourselves in taking a psychological and trauma informed approach to our work. We understand the people we work with have likely experienced and continue to experience adverse life events which lead to trauma responses, impacting both physical and mental health. The role of psychology within Simon Community ensures psychological theories and principles are embedded within the organisation in a creative and flexible way. Providing psychological safety and the best wellbeing possible for everyone accessing or working for Simon Community Scotland.
Our psychology team within the organisation is continuing to grow, demonstrating their value and importance to our ever evolving services and support. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to lead on this work in our West of Scotland teams and take an active leadership role within the organisation. The key focus of this role will be to support the organisation to continue to implement psychologically informed environment principles and trauma informed care, creating and maintaining psychological safety for all. This work will be carried out under the supervision of a Prinicipal Clinical Psychologist external to Simon Community Scotland. The job plan will be agreed with the Director of Services, working independently within the framework, policies and procedures of the organisation. The job plan will cover both direct and indirect work, with more focus on indirect, it is an opportunity to use the range of skills of a Clinical Psychologist; leadership, formulation, consultation, supervision, research and service development. The job will include working across different services in the West of Scotland, including supported accommodation, community support hubs and outreach. This job description will be subject to review as the psychology team, as well as the organisational need
develops and the postholder will be a key stakeholder in that review. This is an exciting opportunity to really explore what Clinical Psychology can offer those facing severe and multiple disadvantage and implement needed change, thinking creatively, in an organisation that puts ‘being human’ and relationships at the heart of the work.
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