- Advertised from 29th May 2025
- 35 hours per week. Permanent. Flexible working. Travel required.
Role
Shape the future with us – one strategic decision at a time.
As part of an exciting transformation in our People and Communications team, we’re looking for a dynamic People Business Partner (East) to join us. This newly created role is your chance to lead and influence how we support, engage, and empower our people.
Your Impact
You’ll be the go-to strategic partner for managers across the organisation, leading on workforce planning, employee relations, engagement, and performance. You’ll offer expert, forward-thinking advice that helps managers lead confidently and supports a high-performing, inclusive culture.
Collaboration at the Core You’ll work closely with our new Organisational Development Business Partner to align people practices with organisational goals, ensuring we’re not just meeting today’s needs, but preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Why Join Us?
- Real influence - this is a new role with scope to shape and grow.
- A values-driven organisation with a clear social purpose.
- Strategic leadership, not just support - your expertise will drive change.
- Variety, meaning, and momentum - your voice will be heard and your ideas actioned.
Application notes
Ready to make your mark?
Apply now: blackwoodgroup.org.uk/opportunities-with-us
Top job! Quality Assurance Manager
- Full time
- £40,000
- On site: Central Support Office, 100 Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7HU (Travel Required)
- Closing 11th July 2025
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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
- Long service awards
- 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:
We’re seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to be responsible for reviewing and improving our existing internal Quality Management and Auditing Systems (including policies and procedures), who will ensure that suitable and appropriate file audit procedures are in place and are adhered to, thereby making our filing and record systems fit for purpose regarding Care Inspectorate, SSSC and/or Local Authority inspections and legislative requirements. To find out more about being our Quality Assurance Manager, click the link below:
Quality Assurance Manager Role Profile
About You:
Experienced with extensive knowledge and understanding of social care and of quality systems within Housing and Social Care environments. With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure all Blue Triangle Auditing systems, policies and procedures are held to a high standard and quality. Used to working in a team and also independently, you will assist our Central Support and service teams in a quality assurance capacity.
Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Full awareness and understanding of Housing Support and Social Care Legislation and Requirements
- Registration with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) with relevant qualification of SCVQ level 8/9
- Fluent English (both written and spoken)
- Exceptional report writing skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lone work or work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
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.
Assistant Service Manager- Musselburgh North High Street
- Full time
- £31,905
- On site: Musselburgh
- Closing 27th June 2025
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.
You will already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold an HNC or SCQF Level 7 in Social Care and have experience of supervising and motivating others.
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
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- 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!
Main Responsibilities:
North High Street is a care experienced young persons service, focusing on young people aged between 16 and 25. This Assistant Service Manager role working at North High Street involves working on a rota covering various shifts and some weekends. This role involves working 35 hours per week. The Assistant Service Manager will:
- work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
- assist the Service Manager to oversee and assess the support, review, monitoring and evaluation through the case management system to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for each supported person in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements.
- manage staff and others where appropriate (e.g. students, trainees etc.) to meet the objectives of the service, including participation in the recruitment and selection process.
- manage the service in the absence of the Service Manager.
- assist in managing all aspects of the service in line with Blue Triangle, statutory and legislative requirements.
- manage and deliver staff related systems and procedures such as annual leave, absence management, staff meetings, staffing cover and rotas.
- assist the Service Manager in all aspects of quality assurance monitoring both internal and external, and implementing appropriate action plans
- assist the Service Manager in maximising the service income, monitoring spend and completing all financial procedures accurately and timeously, liaising with senior management and finance team and relevant external agencies.
To find out more about being an Assistant Service Manager, click the link below:
Assistant Service Manager Role Profile
About You:
- To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
- You’ll have experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
- Experience of supervising and motivating a team either in a work setting or informal setting.
- 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.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required.
- Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
- Hold an SVQ level 3 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 4.
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 Managers you will be able to develop in your career.
Learning & Practice Development Officer
- Full time
- £32,366
- Hybrid: Across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian & West Lothian
- Closing 29th June 2025
Join us at Care Support Scotland – a forward-thinking, compassionate organisation transforming social care across Scotland.
We are excited to offer a brand-new opportunity to shape the future of adult social care. As part of our two-year transformation and ambitious five-year strategy, we're recruiting a Learning and Practice Development Officer to play a pivotal role in nurturing talent and driving high performance across our services.
About the Role
You'll be at the heart of our newly launched Learning & Development Framework, supporting over 260 staff with tailored training, innovative learning approaches, and reflective practice. As a key member of our Developments Team, you’ll ensure our workforce is equipped to deliver outstanding person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate face-to-face and online training across services
- Develop engaging, trauma-informed, person-centred learning content
- Administer and continuously improve the organisation’s training plans
- Lead on learning evaluation, training records, and quality compliance
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning and collaboration
What We’re Looking For
- Enthusiastic, self-directed professional with a passion for developing others
- Experience delivering training in adult social care (or related field)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A confident facilitator, comfortable guiding others through complex information
- Emotionally intelligent, values-led, and excited by doing things differently
- Able to travel across our services – a car and driving licence is essential
What We’re Looking For
Experience in L&D roles is desirable, but not essential – we value potential, adaptability, and a commitment to Care Support Scotland’s values above all.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, energised and compassionate team
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to shape culture and practice across services
- Real autonomy in your role, and a chance to make a lasting impact
- Ongoing investment in your own professional development
Interested? Let’s Talk!
We’d love to hear from you. Contact Brian Murphy, Director of Services and Development, for an informal conversation: Brian.Murphy@caresupport.scot
Apply now and be part of something transformational.
*Driving Licence & Access to Vehicle Required
Top job! Head of Homelessness Services
- Full time
- £50,000 – £55,000
- On site: Multi-site role across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian & West Lothian
- Closing 29th June 2025
Care Support Scotland is on the move – join us to shape the future of homelessness services in a modern, values-driven organisation.
We’re seeking a strategic and compassionate leader to join us as Head of Homelessness Services, a pivotal role within our management team. As we conclude a major organisational transformation and embark on our new five-year strategy, this role will lead high-impact services and help drive innovative change.
About the Role
This new senior leadership post oversees our homelessness services, including temporary and emergency accommodation and youth housing support. You’ll lead a management team and support 70+ colleagues delivering services worth over £2.5m annually.
You’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering our homelessness strategy, ensuring services are trauma-informed, psychologically safe, and designed around the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop managers and teams across a multi-site division
- Drive strategic development, service innovation, and contract performance
- Embed psychologically informed practice and a culture of learning and accountability
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, partners, and stakeholders
- Ensure services are high quality, financially sustainable, and aligned with organisational values
- Take a key role in safeguarding and risk management across services
What We’re Looking For
- A skilled, emotionally intelligent leader with experience in homelessness, housing, or closely related fields
- Strong strategic thinker with proven experience leading distributed teams
- Confident with budgets, service development, quality assurance, and compliance
- Able to work at pace, spot problems and opportunities, and deliver real solutions
- Strong communicator who thrives on collaboration and developing others
- Registered or eligible for SSSC registration as a Housing Support Manager
- Car and driving licence required.
You don’t need to have held a ‘Head of’ role before, if you’ve got multi-site leadership experience, a deep understanding of homelessness services, and the drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Lead transformational change in a dynamic, high-trust environment
- Join an ambitious and compassionate team with big plans for the future
- Enjoy flexible working and real autonomy in your role
- Help shape service strategy and influence national practice
- Be part of an organisation that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous learning
Interested? Let’s Talk.
Get in touch with Jack Rillie, CEO, for an informal chat:
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