Depute Service Manager

Share Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Manager to oversee three single-person services. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of management experience and a background in caring for adults with learning disabilities and complex physical disabilities. The position offers generous annual leave, ongoing training support, and a commitment to high-quality care in a friendly team environment. Qualifications such as SVQ Level 4 in Care/Management are preferred, with opportunities for funding if necessary.

Benefits

32 days annual leave, rising to 42 days

4% employer contributory pension

Ongoing training support

Death in service insurance (4x salary)

Critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' management experience preferred.
• Willingness to achieve SVQ Level 4 qualifications.
• Experience working with complex physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage three single person services across Edinburgh.
• Provide support for service users pursuing chosen lifestyles.
• Ensure high-quality care and support for individuals.

Skills

Support for adults with learning disabilities

Management experience

Person-centred approach

Education

SVQ Level 4 in Care/Management

Job description

Job Description

***INTERVIEWS FOR ALL ROLES BELOW TAKING PLACE 16 TH – 19 TH FEBRUARY 2026***

Share Scotland is the Care Sector’s best kept secret. This is your opportunity to join an innovative, family-led organisation. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will be an enthusiastic person who can bring their own unique skills, interests and ideas to the role.

For over 40 years, Share Scotland has worked with adults with learning disabilities, and a range of complex physical disabilities to provide individually tailored care, supporting our service users to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community.

We are looking for a Manager, with a proven track record of supporting adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, to manage 3 of our single person services across Edinburgh.

At least 3 years’ management experience would be preferable, SVQ Level 4 in Care/Management or be willing to work towards achieving these qualifications. Share will fund the SVQ as you work towards this.

Share Scotland’s person-centred approach allows people the freedom and support to actively pursue their chosen lifestyle within their own home and local community, offering choices and opportunities to have a fulfilling and rewarding life. Share Scotland is committed to high quality and has a high star rating from the Care Inspectorate for ‘Quality of Care and Support’ in all of its services.

• Generous 32 days annual leave, rising incrementally after 5 years to a limit of 42 days
• 4% employer contributory pension (above minimum legally required)
• Ongoing training to meet Scottish Social Services Council registration requirements
• Parent led organisation
• Supportive and Friendly Teams
• Investors in people (Silver) employer
• Regularly awarded 6 stars from the Care Inspectorate
• Death in service insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Critical illness insurance (lump sum payment if diagnosed with certain critical illnesses)

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check and registration with SSSC must be made within 3 months of employment commencing.

Share is actively working to promote equal opportunities for all

*highest scale point achieved with length of service.

Share Scotland is a Recognised Charity SC 008220