Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional who's on the look out for a brand new challenge? You could be just who we’re looking for!

Our amazing #TeamCraigewan are on the lookout for a new Service Lead to join them on a permanent full-time (39 hours per week). It’s an exciting time to join us as our services continue to evolve across the North Aberdeenshire area.

The Role

You'll become part of a supportive and dedicated management team providing coaching and mentoring to our biggest Housing Support service in Peterhead.

Reporting to our Branch Leader, you'll lead your service, ensuring the delivery of high quality support and be committed to the continuous improvement of it. You will also work in partnership with our Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to ensure consistency and sharing of good practice. Part of this role will also involve taking on Registered Manager responsibilities too.

The Service

Craigewan is a purpose-built facility which is home to 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their own self-contained flats. Our team is well-established, fully staffed and dedicated; everyone works together to ensure we deliver the best possible support.

As a Service Lead, you'll provide leadership to your team of Lead Practitioners and Support Practitioners ensuring that the people we support are encouraged to reach their full potential and live the life that they choose.

About you

It would be great if you already have your SCQF level 9 and PDA in management, however this isn't a deal-breaker for the right candidate. We are committed to the development of our colleagues and will invest in you by funding your qualifications through our Training Academy to meet SSSC requirements!

What we need you to bring: -

• A passion for delivering excellent person centred care and support
• A caring and professional attitude
• Great communication skills; both written and verbal
• A positive attitude to problem solving
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• The ability to work collaboratively as a helpful, positive member of a team
• Confidence in the use of computers
• Excellent language and numeracy skills
• Planning, organising and time management skills
• The ability to respond flexibly to emerging and changing circumstances
• A driving license and access to your own vehicle

Shift patterns

This is an off rota role where shift patterns will usually be worked Monday-Friday, however there may be occasions where we will need you to flexible to work evenings and weekends due to the needs of our services. On call duties will also be part of this role on a rotational basis.

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Nicola Alexander at nicola.alexander@cornerstone.org.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Wednesday 26th March 2025.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.