We are seeking people who share our values and have the skills and qualities to work in our creative day service providing support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. The focus of the role is to support and nurture the personal growth and practical skills of individual members (service users) in meaningful and creative work within our Print studio.

We believe that in meaningful creative work there is real therapy for all. The Print Studio produces high quality screen printed products for selling or donating. Our Textiles (The May) group produces products through weaving, sewing, felting as well as other techniques. The strong emphasis placed on producing high quality work with an explorative and exciting creative process behind it means our members and co-workers have a collective sense of fulfilment as a group of artists and designers in collaboration with each other. We are proud to be part of The Camphill movement and the live the ethos of Camphill daily in our work.

Artistic skill and an understanding of the explorative development process that goes into good design is essential, Knowledge and experience of working with textiles would be beneficial. Warmth, friendliness, empathy and a willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of people with additional support needs is essential. As is knowledge and experience in screen printing and a real enthusiasm and excitement about using the method to make finished products. You will also need to be open to being part of a Camphill community and all that brings.

Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career? Whether you’re an experienced supervisor or looking to move into a leadership role, this is your opportunity to make a real difference as a Senior Autism Practitioner within Scottish Autism’s Fife Area Services.

You’ll be part of a strong, supportive team of Senior Autism Practitioners, bringing together over 50 years of combined experience. This wealth of knowledge creates a collaborative environment where you'll receive exceptional mentoring and contribute to high-quality person-centred support.

About the Role

As the Senior Autism Practitioner in Fife Area, you will have the exciting opportunity to ensure the successful delivery of a new service within Dalgety Bay. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.

Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.

This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.

About You

To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:

• Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role
• A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
• A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings and participation in regular on call for the area. Can be discussed further at interview.
• Full UK Driving License essential

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Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.

• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

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.

Lead services. Strengthen quality. Support people to live well.

If you are a leader driven by strong values and have demonstrated success in providing top-quality, person-centred support within Scottish social care, we invite you to consider this unique opportunity. The Action Group is seeking two Development Managers—one for a permanent position and another for a 12-month fixed-term roleThis is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the quality, safety, and effectiveness of housing and care at home support services, enabling people to live independently in their own homes and communities.You will provide professional leadership to dispersed teams, ensure compliance with the Care Inspectorate and SSSC, and drive continuous improvement in line with the Health & Social Care Standards. You will also work closely with commissioners, partners, families, and people who use our services to ensure support is person-centred, reliable, and outcomes-focused.We are looking for a confident leader who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a compassionate, enabling approach to care and support.

About the role

As Development Manager (Registered Manager), you will:

• Hold Registered Manager responsibility for Housing Support and Care at Home services
• Provide professional leadership and line management to support service leaders
• Ensure services meet regulatory and legislative requirements
• Take a creative and responsive approach to the delivery of housing support and care at home services
• Promote and embed values-based approaches to service delivery
• Support the growth and development of The Action Group’s services, contributing to the ongoing delivery of the organisation’s Vision and Mission

Essential:

SSSC registration (or eligibility), management experience within Housing Support and/or Care at Home services, and strong knowledge of Scottish social care legislation.

Why join The Action Group?

You will join an organisation with a strong reputation for high-quality support, where leadership is values-led and people-focused. This is an opportunity to shape services, influence practice, and make a lasting impact on the lives of people across Edinburgh and The Lothians.

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

At Capability Scotland, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services, tailored to the individual needs of disabled people. We work in partnership to create innovative solutions which enable our people to achieve their goals. We put our customers and learners at the heart of everything we do and will make sure their voices are heard loud and clear.

Stanmore House Residential acts as both a boarding element to Stanmore House School and a residential and respite service for the children of Scotland. The young people we support are aged between 5 & 20 with a variety of complex disabilities. You would support them to live independently in our bright, fully adapted, residential & school campus based in the outskirts of Lanark.

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 a motivated team which encompasses a diverse range of skills and responsibilities, and ensure that people in Stanmore Residential continue to benefit from our exceptional person-centred support.

Growth is important to us and you will be a champion of the local community, with the curiosity, vision, and confidence to search for and nurture service growth. You should be someone who is keen to implement innovation while maintaining a positive environment. This role is a gift for someone who wants to put a vision into practice.

You should be:

• Able to demonstrate passion and commitment to our values and cause
• An exceptional leader with social care and management experience

Driving licence required.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £44,101.05 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