Service Lead

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

Our amazing #TeamNorthAberdeenshire are on the lookout for a new Service Lead to join them on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. It’s an exciting time to join us as our services continue to grow and 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 teams in **Maud** & **Ellon**.

Reporting to our Branch Leader, you will lead your services, ensuring the delivery of high quality support and be committed to the continuous improvement of them. You will also work in partnership with our current Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to ensure consistency and sharing of good practice.

**About you**

**What we need you to bring: -**
- A full driving license and access to your own vehicle due to the rural locations of our services***
- 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

**About Us**

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland. We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support.

**Our Strategic Aims**
- To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, Autism and complex care needs
- To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
- To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future development

**Shift patterns**

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 form part of your role on a rotational basis.

**Have any questions?** If you'd like to find out more, please contact Nicola Alexander on 07929356758.