Service Coordinator

Salary £38,152 per annum

Location Ayr, South Ayrshire

Expiry 18/06/2024 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Reach your full potential as a Service Coordinator leading our Family Support Service in Dumfries and Galloway! If you are looking to play in making Scotland a better place to be, then this is the perfect role for you!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Family Support Service is recruiting a Service Coordinator on a full e permanent basis. This is an exiting and rare opportunity to join the Dumfries and Galloway team who provide support to families, children and young people in a community based setting.

As the Service Coordinator you work closely with the Operational Manager leading and coordinate the effective delivery of three interlinked services supporting children, young people, and families affected by disability and emotional wellbeing needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that all services are safe, high-quality, outcomes-focused, and delivered in line with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice.

Working pattern: This is a full time permanent post offering 37 hours per week. This is a fully agile role with a blend of service visits, office base and home working depending on service needs. Flexibility to work a variety of hours based on service needs will be require and may include occasional evenings and weekends. Due to the location of services you will be required to travel across the D&G region between our office bases in Stranraer & Dumfries providing support the team and people who depend on the service.

What you will need to be considered

A relevant practice qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQIII) with an ability to work towards a qualification at SCQF level 9 (Degree/SVQIIII) along with a management qualification at SCQF level 10 is required to be considered for this position as the Registered Manager
Registration with or eligibility to register with a relevant professional or regulatory body (e.g. SSSC, NMC) within appropriate timescales.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
It is essential you hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Desirable

Degree-level qualification in social work, health, education, community work, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) as well as a management qualification at SCQF level 10.

What's in it for you?

Substantial holiday entitlement
Generous workplace pension
Family-friendly working policies and procedures
Life Assurance
Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile

Please note if selected interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd July.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.