Operational Manager of Adult & Children Outreach Services
- Full time
- £36,500
- On site: Giffnock, Glasgow
- Closing 31st January 2026
- Advertised from 15th January 2026
- with on-call allowance. 40 hours per week. Fixed Term – Maternity Cover.
Role
We are seeking a passionate and inspiring Operational Manager to lead and grow our Adult & Children Outreach services. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who truly believes in family-centred support and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adults and their families.
You will play a key role in shaping services that are responsive to the unique needs of each individual and family we support. By treating everyone with respect and dignity, you will use your strong communication skills to build trusting relationships and work in partnership with families, communities and other key people.
We are looking for someone who can provide clear guidance, leadership and support to the outreach team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and personalised services. You will champion excellence, maintaining strong standards of quality, impact and continuous improvement while always keeping people and families at the heart of everything we do.
Application notes
Please complete and return the attached application form to recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 31 January 2026 with interviews planned to take place W/B 9 February 2026.
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Top job! Head of People
- Full time
- £44,925 – £53,006
- On site: Glasgow or Dundee or Kirkcaldy
- Closing 1st February 2026
Are you passionate about shaping an exceptional workplace culture and driving organisational success through people? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of People to lead all things people related across our organisation by providing practical and professional leadership.
About Us
At Sense Scotland we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking a Head of People to champion our vision - to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
About the role
As Head of People, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. You will take responsibility for developing and implementing our People Strategy, covering Recruitment, HR, and Learning and Development, ensuring high quality, effective delivery, helping us become the “employer of choice” within the sector.
In this role you will
- Provide practical and professional People Leadership across the organisation
- Drive initiatives that support our development plans and future growth
- Build strong relationships and inspire confidence among peers and stakeholders
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the People function with confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm
- Deliver organisational objectives and provide clear focus for People teams
- Oversee and optimise digital HR systems (iTrent, JobTrain, LearnPro) and explore new digital innovations
- Act as a point of escalation for complex HR cases and mitigate organisational risk
- Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements and stay ahead of emerging changes
- Manage union relationships, develop a Staff Forum, and lead staff engagement initiatives including surveys
- Deliver efficient, creative recruitment strategies and reduce reliance on agency staff
- Develop career progression pathways for existing staff
- Oversee robust induction programmes and foster staff growth
- Continuously improve Learning & Development and explore external opportunities
- Keep policies and procedures relevant and up-to-date
- Build external partnerships to raise the profile of Sense Scotland
- Analyse People data to identify trends, risks, and measure success
About you
You will provide credible expertise and visible leadership, fostering trust and collaboration through strong communication and influencing skills. With a relevant SCQF Level 9 qualification or above and at least three years’ senior management experience, you have a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. As a values-driven leader, you take accountability while promoting an inclusive culture. You bring excellent interpersonal, organisational, and analytical skills and manage budgets responsibly. Your proactive, solutions-focused approach ensures deadlines are met, targets achieved, and projects deliver meaningful change.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference where it matters most. Apply today and start your journey with Sense Scotland.
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
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Practice Development Leader (Job Share)
- Part time
- £43,515 – £48,350 pro-rata
- On site: Rosewell Midlothian
- Closing 19th January 2026
Enjoy the flexibility of job sharing whilst having a pivotal role within St Joseph’s Senior Leadership Team.
Can you make a difference in an organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities?
This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.
Essentials:
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Work at all times within the values of St Joseph’s Services and act in ways that create a healthy and respectful environment for all.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams to provide high quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
- Flexibility to take on a variety of working-hours: On-call, sleepover, extra-curricular activities.
Top job! Development Manager – Registered Manager
- Full time
- £44,291 – £46,223
- On site: Edinburgh and The Lothians (services-based, with travel required)
- Closing 26th January 2026
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.
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