Branch Leader (Irvine)

you have experience of working in health & social care leadership? Are you looking for a fresh new challenge in 2026? Then we have the perfect role for you!

We've got a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced social care manager to join us as Branch Leader covering our Ayrshire and Scottish Borders services on a full-time, permanent basis based in our Irvine or Galashiels hub.

Although based in Irvine or Galashiels, travel to our services across both areas will be part of your role, so a full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Corrnerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

Working closely with your branch team of Service Leads, Lead Practitioners and frontline colleagues along with support from our Leadership Team and Business Support Leads you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery and implementation of Cornerstone’s Strategic plan.

The main purpose of your role will be to provide effective leadership to your branch, ensuring it meets organisational Key Performance and Quality Indicators.

You'll be focused and passionate about the delivery of excellent care in line with us ensuring that we are the expert provider to the people we support. You will always look to maximise local business development opportunities, with key collaborative working partnerships with HSCP’s, housing associations and all other MDT’s. In additional you will be first point of contact for referrals and oversee tenancy related matters where appropriate.

Please see our role profile for a full list of key responsibilities.

What we'll need you to bring:

• Experience of working in health & social care.
• Experience of running a local health & social care business, branch or division.
• Working knowledge of the political and strategic environment as it relates to social care.
• An understanding of developing an empowered workforce.
• Sound business skills such as planning, tender writing, analysis and reporting, networking and income generation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable experience of good financial management.
• An understanding of relevant statutory regulations and good practice.
• A full driving license and access to your own vehicle.

It would be great if you also have;

• SVQ Level 8/9 in a relevant discipline or equivalent management qualification.

About Us

Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

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 developments.

Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.

Have any questions? Contact Nicola O'Brien our Depute Delivery Director at nicola.o'brien@cornerstone.org.uk

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview on 13th or 14th January 2026.