Join Our Board of Directors

Empower Care Scotland is an established charity based in North Lanarkshire. We provide high-quality, person-centred services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs.

We are looking for new Board members to join us and help shape the future development of our charity.

As a Board member, you will become a valued part of our team, contribute ideas and help to make key decisions that support the continued development of our services.

We would be delighted to hear from people from a variety of backgrounds. Previous Board experience is not required, as training and support will be provided. We are particularly interested in people who:

• Share our commitment to improving the lives of the people we support
• Can contribute ideas, knowledge and life experience
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Are willing to attend Board meetings every two months and take an active interest in the Charity.

This is a voluntary position and a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within your local community.

Lead with Purpose. Empower People. Make a Difference.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supported Living Team Leader to join our management team and oversee the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Supported Living services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about person-centred support and committed to helping people who live with learning and/or physical disabilities achieve positive outcomes, maintain their independence, and live fulfilling lives.

As a Supported Living Team Leader, you will lead, motivate and develop staff teams, ensuring that Supported Living services are delivered in line with SOL's values and the National Health and Social Care Standards while creating a positive culture focused on quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Supported Living services, ensuring high standards of person-centred support.
• Coach, supervise, and develop staff to achieve strong performance and positive outcomes.
• Oversee rota planning, staffing levels, and resource management.
• Promote independence, inclusion, positive risk-taking and meaningful community participation for the people we support.
• Build effective relationships with families, health professionals, social work teams, and other partners.
• Support the recruitment, induction, retention and development of staff.
• Monitor and review support plans to ensure they reflect individual aspirations and outcomes.
• Promote the use of technology-enabled care and innovative approaches that enhance independence and choice.
• Participate in the On-Call Manager rota.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience managing or leading teams within a health and social care setting.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, dignity, and choice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference while leading dedicated teams who are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Improving the Cancer Journey programme of work is an established model of community connectors for people affected by cancer including carers. You will join a team of Community Connectors to deliver a person-centred community support, using a holistic needs assessment to offer the best community support for people and their families.

The role offers practical help, empowerment and early intervention support. It also plays a key part in improving mental wellbeing, reducing isolation, supporting smooth discharges from hospital, and linking individuals to sustainable long term community supports.

As a Mac Professional, the right candidate will have access to training and resources through Macmillan Cancer Care.

Skills and qualities

• Commitment to co-production and amplifying lived experience in service design.
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies.
• Awareness of inclusive communication methods and accessibility needs.
• Confidence in gathering feedback and contributing to continuous improvement across NLDF’s priorities.

Join #TeamAyrshire as a Lead Practitioner!

Are you an experienced Health & Social Care professional who’s ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you enjoy supporting others to grow, bringing out the best in a team and making a real difference to people’s lives?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a passionate, organised and motivated Lead Practitioner to join our fantastic #TeamAyrshire in North Ayrshire. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity (39 hours per week) where you can use your experience, develop your leadership skills and help shape the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support

The role

As a Lead Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in supporting, guiding and inspiring our Support Practitioners to deliver the very best care and support.

You’ll be a positive role model for your team, helping colleagues feel supported, confident and motivated in their roles. Through effective leadership, coaching and mentoring, you’ll help create a culture where people feel valued, professional standards are upheld and the individuals we support remain at the heart of everything we do.

Working in partnership with our Service Lead, you’ll also help ensure our services run effectively, meet contractual requirements and operate within agreed budgets.

For a full list of key responsibilities, please see the role profile on the Cornerstone website.

About you

You don’t just need experience in Health & Social Care — you need a genuine passion for people and the confidence to help others do their best.

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Health & Social Care knowledge – an understanding of what makes a service effective, safe and responsive to people’s needs.
• A person-centred approach – a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care and support that respects each individual’s needs, choices and aspirations.
• Professional knowledge – a sound understanding of the SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills – the ability to develop positive, professional relationships with the people we support, their families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Great communication skills – the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• A collaborative mindset – someone who leads by example, works well with others and understands the importance of professional boundaries, accountability and safeguarding the people we support.

You’ll also need to be willing to work towards and achieve an SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 7 and a PDA in Health & Social Care Supervision, if you haven’t already achieved these qualifications.

Shift patterns

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work 5 out of 7 days. There may be occasions where we will need you to be flexible to work evenings, sleepovers, waking nights and weekends due to the needs of our services. On call duties will also form part of your role on a rotational basis.

If you’re ready to bring your experience, enthusiasm and leadership skills to a role where people matter, we’d love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards a relevant SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare and a PDA in management with the support from our Training Academy.

If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.