HEAD OF SERVICE - ADULT & YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES – NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT
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HEAD OF SERVICE – ADULT & YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICES – NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORT
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist provider to recruit a Head of Service for a portfolio of adult and young people’s services.
This is a senior leadership position with full operational accountability for multiple regulated services, supporting neurodivergent individuals through tailored, person-centred programmes focused on independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
THE ROLE
As Head of Service, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, quality and performance of a group of specialist services, while contributing to wider organisational strategy as part of the senior leadership team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing visible, hands-on leadership across multiple regulated services
- Acting as Registered Manager, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality service delivery
- Leading and developing Team Leaders and frontline staff to deliver consistent, person-centred support
- Acting as the escalation point for complex operational, safeguarding and practice issues
- Building strong relationships with families, regulators, local authorities and external partners
- Driving service quality, safeguarding standards and inspection readiness
- Leading service design, continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio
- Embedding a culture of accountability, reflective practice and inclusion
- Overseeing performance, data, reporting and governance requirements
- Managing budgets and resources effectively in line with operational priorities
This role combines strategic oversight with operational leadership and will suit an experienced leader comfortable working at pace within a regulated and values-led environment.
ABOUT YOU
- Qualified Registered Manager in line with SSSC requirements
- Significant experience leading regulated services within adult social care
- Strong background in quality, safeguarding and continuous improvement
- Experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and/or young people with complex needs
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and develop high-performing cultures
- Confident working with regulators, commissioners and external stakeholders
- Strong communication and reporting capability, including presenting to senior leadership
- Commercial awareness, including budget management and resource planning
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement
LOCATION AND PACKAGE
- On-site role based in West Lothian
- Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced pension, generous annual leave and wellbeing support
WANT TO APPLY?
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