Service Leader (Registered Manager)

Are you an experienced care leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Talbot Association is seeking a committed and values-driven

Service Leader (Registered Manager) to lead and manage one of our regulated care services. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strong, compassionate leadership while ensuring high-quality, person-centred, and rights-based care.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, governance, and quality of the service in line with Care Inspectorate requirements and relevant legislation.

You will:

• Act as the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Provide visible, values-based leadership to the staff team
• Lead service improvement and inspection preparation
• Oversee safe recruitment, workforce development, and supervision
• Ensure safeguarding and adult protection responsibilities are met
• Manage delegated budgets and resources responsibly
• Participate in the organisation’s on-call rota

You will create and sustain a culture rooted in dignity, respect, inclusion, equality, and human rights, ensuring that people using the service experience safe, compassionate and outcome-focused support.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 (or equivalent)
• Management qualification at SCQF Level 8 or above (or willingness to achieve within SSSC timescales)
• Eligibility for registration with SSSC as Manager of a Care Service

Essential Experience

• Experience working in a regulated care service
• Experience leading and managing staff
• Experience in care planning, risk assessment, and quality assurance

Essential Knowledge

• Health and Social Care Standards
• Care Inspectorate regulatory framework
• Adult Support and Protection legislation
• SSSC Codes of Practice
• Self-evaluation and service improvement methodology

You will be a confident leader with strong decision-making skills, emotional resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional learning.

Registration Requirements

This post requires registration with:

• Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• Care Inspectorate (as Registered Manager)

You must meet and maintain fitness-to-practise requirements.

Why Join Talbot Association?

• Competitive salary of £41,371.20
• Opportunity to lead a regulated service
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• Commitment to professional development
• Meaningful opportunity to improve lives and outcomes
• Access to a contributory Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Leave entitlements.

If you are passionate about leading high-quality care services and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.