Our Service

Lauriston in Leith offers supported accommodation for eleven women who are homeless with complex and multiple needs. The service is looking for an individual with the vision, passion and ability to continue to develop the current service whilst ensuring our staff are highly trained and receive excellent support.

Due to the nature of the service, we are recruiting females only*.

The Role

As a Service Manager, you will:

  • Be responsible for the day to day management and development of the service
  • Lead and support the team in delivering a high quality service to the people we support
  • Be able to prioritise, evaluate and delegate tasks, where applicable
  • Support and encourage individual staff and the team to develop and grow in their roles

    • You Will

  • Be highly motivated with excellent leadership skills
  • Lead and support the team to develop their own skills
  • Develop relationships with the team, internal partners, and with external stakeholders
  • You will have a passion to look to continuously improve and grow the service, alongside the Operational Manager
  • Hold relevant qualifications in line with SSSC requirements, SVQ Level 4, or have the willingness to undertake
  • Possession of, or willingness to, undertake additional management training in line with role and SSSC requirements and PDA supervisory Management
  • Ability to register with SSSC, and meet all ongoing registration requirements within agreed timescales
  • Knowledge of Moving and Handling, willingness to undertake Competency Based Assessor Training

    • About the Benefits

  • Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Patterns
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
  • Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
  • Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% – 39% on bikes and accessories)
  • Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

    • *Please Note – this post is exempt under section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female candidates will be considered.