Service Leader (Registered Manager)
Organisation: Talbot Association
Salary: £41,371.20 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (including participation in on-call rota)
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.
To apply: Download application form from www.talbotassociation.orgor email careers@talbotassociation.org.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10thMarch 2026
Support Worker
£12.60 per Hour
Talbot Association is seeking compassionate, motivated Residential Care / Support Workers to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting people to live safe, meaningful and independent lives within a residential setting.
About the Role
As a Residential Care / Support Worker, you will play a key role in promoting the wellbeing, safety and development of people who use our services. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support within a safe, stimulating and enabling environment, in line with our organisational values and regulatory standards.
You will work under the guidance of the Unit Manager / Senior Support Worker and be part of a supportive, professional team committed to dignity, respect, choice and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote individuals’ rights, dignity, wellbeing and independence
- Provide person-centred support in line with individual support plans
- Build positive, professional and trusting relationships
- Support individuals with daily living activities, health and wellbeing
- Encourage social inclusion, community engagement and relationships
- Support individuals who may display behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support and trauma-informed approaches
- Contribute to care planning, reviews and risk assessments
- Maintain accurate, timely and person-centred records
- Promote a safe, healthy and secure environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
- Participate in supervision, training, team meetings and ongoing development
Duties may vary depending on whether the role involves day or night shift working.
Essential Qualifications
- Hold, be working towards, or be willing to achieve an SSSC-recognised qualification, such as: SVQ Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF Level 6 or above), or an equivalent qualification accepted by the SSSC
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in health or social care, particularly residential or supported accommodation
- Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use or social exclusion
Personal & Professional Qualities
- A strong commitment to person-centred, rights-based practice
- Empathy, patience and a non-judgemental approach
- Emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations
- Reliability, professionalism and accountability
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn, reflect and continuously improve practice
What We Offer
- A meaningful role where your work makes a genuine impact
- Comprehensive training, supervision and support
- Opportunities for professional development and qualifications
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- The chance to be part of an organisation committed to quality, dignity and respect
Additional Information
All staff are required to:
- Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
- Adhere to the SSSC Codes of Practice
- Participate fully in supervision, training, appraisal and professional development
Interested?
If you’re passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date 20th February 2026