Depute Service Coordinator

Do you love working with people? Are you passionate about helping children, young people, and families thrive? If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where no two days are the same, we want YOU on our team! Join our Family Support Service in Dumfries & Galloway and make a real difference everyday!

Your new Opportunity

As Depute Service Co-ordinator, you’ll be the right-hand person to our Service Co-ordinator, helping to run three amazing services that make a real impact:

✅ Family support for children and young people with disabilities

✅ Parent Carer support

✅ School-based Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service

This is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a positive difference in your community.

This is a full-time permanent post, working 37 hours per week. Please note we have offices in Dumfries & Stranraer. This role can be worked from either base, with travel to or from each office required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and motivating a brilliant team of staff and volunteers
• Helping to plan and deliver services that change lives
• Building great relationships with families, schools, and local partners
• Making sure everything runs smoothly and meets high standards
• Getting involved in creative projects and new ideas
• Available to work evening and weekends as required (because life doesn’t stop at 5pm!)

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, and families
• Leadership skills – you know how to support and inspire a team
• A good understanding of children and young people with disabilities, wellbeing, and safeguarding
• Organised, positive, and great at problem-solving
• Comfortable with IT and reporting (don’t worry, we’ll support you!)

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above (or willing to work towards it)
• Registration with SSSC or another professional body (or eligible to register)

Why Join Us?

• A supportive team that values YOU
• Training and development opportunities
• A role where you can really make a difference
• Mileage allowance and pension scheme
• Every day is different – and rewarding!

What you'll get in return

🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre

🌴 Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)

📚 Training & development opportunities

❤️ Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly policies

🏥 Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health

📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)

🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension

🚲 Cycle to Work scheme

🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers

Full details of this role can be found in the attached Job Role Profile.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now and help us create brighter futures for children and families across Dumfries & Galloway!