Supported Living Team Manager, St Catherine's Road, Perth

Main Purpose of the RoleWorking within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Supported Living Team Manager - PKC13346£45,987 - £49,065St Catherine's Road, Perth An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Manager with the Learning Disability Supported Living Team, Perth. Are you passionate about empowering adults with learning disabilities to live healthy, independent lives?  Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a dedicated team and deliver exceptional person-centred support?  If so, we’d love to hear from you About the Role As Manager of the Supported Living Team, you will lead a service that enables adults with learning disabilities to live in their own tenancies within the community. Our approach is rooted in dignity, respect, and independence. You’ll oversee a team committed to helping tenants develop life skills, make informed choices, and participate fully in everyday life. What We Offer A chance to make a real difference by supporting people to live as ordinary a life as possible. A dynamic, person-centred environment where innovation and compassion go hand in hand. Opportunities to work with technology such as Telecare to promote independence and safety. A collaborative culture that values respect, inclusion, and empowerment. Your Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team to deliver high-quality housing and care support. Ensure tenants are supported to maintain their tenancies and achieve personal goals. Promote community engagement through leisure, education, and employment opportunities. Uphold policies and standards that create a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment. A knowledge and understanding of financial activities and procedures to manage and control devolved budgets to ensure value for money and efficiency is essential. With responsibility for meeting all Care Inspectorate regulatory requirements, you will be required to be the Registered Manager, whilst also being registered with the SSSC as a Manager in a combined Care at Home and Housing Support Service for Adults (within 3 months of start date), ensuring standards and quality of services are met, in accordance with best practice. As a Health & Social Care Partnership we are able to offer employees: A fantastic Career Pathway. Comprehensive Induction and Shadowing. A Learning Pathway for new and existing employees. Excellent Terms & Conditions related to: Pay / Salary Scale – PR9 Annual Leave & Public Holidays (starting at 25 days per year – pro rota) Work Life Balance (Flexible Working, Cares Leave & Compassionate Leave). Join us and help shape a service that truly changes lives.Skills & Experience RequiredWhat We’re Looking For Strong leadership and communication skills. Experience in social care or supported living services. A commitment to person-centred values and continuous improvement. An understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours and be able to demonstrate how you can adhere to and promote this framework. This supporting your management of staff specifically training and development, supervision, employee performance and development. Practice SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9 (was SVQ4 – Essential for all THDP and Permanent Posts). Management Any award in management that is certificated at or above SCQF Level 9 (min 60 credits) and mapped against the National Occupational Standards: Leadership and Management for Care Services SCQF 10. SVQ Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10. Be registered with the SSSC within 3 months for: Manager in a combined Care at Home and Housing Support Service for Adults.  Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOur values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team Here's what we can offer you: A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.Next StepsWe would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Shona Thompson on 01738 477637 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.