Service Co-ordinator

1 week ago


Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Turning Point Scotland Full time £35,234 - £38,116 per year

Locations

Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart

Service Name

Dumfries & Galloway Service

Type of service

Learning Disabilities

Job Type

Service Co-ordinator

Hours of work

Full time

Salary

£35,234-38,316

Job Description

Post: Service Co-ordinator * Full UK Driving Licence is Essential*

Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disability Services

Based: Dumfries & Galloway West (office base Castle Douglas)

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,234-£38,316 (£ £19.92 per hour)

Contract: Permanent

Step Up and Shape the future with TPS

Are you an experienced leader in a supported living setting with a passion for helping vulnerable individuals live fulfilling lives and feel included in their communities?

If compassion, care, and inclusiveness are at the heart of who you are, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Turning Point Scotland's Service in Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a natural leader to join us in a role that is challenging, rewarding, and far from routine. As a Service Co-ordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults with a wide range of needs—offering person-centred support and working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

You'll take on a leadership role across our services in Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, and Kirkcudbright, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, individualised care & support alongside your well established team.

We believe that the values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity are essential to everything we do.

About the Role

As Service Coordinator, you will:

  • Provide practical and emotional support tailored to individuals' needs within their own homes
  • Encourage service users to engage in meaningful activities, maintain good physical & mental health and wellbeing, and be active members of their community
  • Work alongside the Service Manager to lead the development and sustainability of our services
  • Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and empowerment
  • Work alongside your team supporting staff development and ensure effective team working
  • Develop relationships and partnership working

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your leadership career in social care.

Please note that a driving licence and use of a car is essential for this position and that IT skills are required for all our vacancies. Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.

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Job Description

Person Specification

Benefits package

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

  • Comprehensive Induction
  • 123 Learning and development courses
  • 29 eLearning courses
  • Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
  • Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
  • Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
  • Wide range of family friendly policies
  • 38 holiday/public holidays days' per year.
  • Full EAP cover and Healthcare Cashback Plan

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

Yes

Does the post include personal care?

Yes

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?

Yes

Will the service users be involved in this process?

No

Contact name & details

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on


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