Advertised from 10 June 2026

Role

Job Purpose:

Established in 1924 St Joseph’s Services has over 100 years’ experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities within Midlothian and surrounding areas. We need confident, professional, inspirational leaders to support staff teams, the people who use the services and their families and stakeholders.

We provide Care at Home services to adults living in their own homes. This post represents an opportunity for the right person to inspire and lead a team, creating the best possible environment for the people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives as part of their local community.

Along with your Practice Development Leader, you will be part of a Circle of Best Practice and you will be expected to contribute to the Organisational strategy and operations of the Circle and St Joseph’s Services as a whole.

The post-holder will uphold St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.

Requirements:

• An ability to demonstrate and put into practice St Joseph’s Services core values of trust, respect, choice, friendship, inclusion, skills and hope 
• To have obtained or be prepared to work towards SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 3 or equivalent
• PLUS willing to undertake Supervisory or Management Qualification (minimum 15 credits at SCQF 7)
• (please refer to SSSC qualification requirements for registration 
• Ability to meet registration requirements for supervisor for SSSC. 
• A passion for and knowledge of person centred support particularly as it applies to working with people with a learning disability
• Good communication skills 
• IT Skills and ability – confident and self-sufficient using IT and a working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work on own initiative, lead a team and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of key worker system
• Able to provide personal care/support
• Able to work flexibly (our staff work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts or sleepover, depending on the role). 
• Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service. 
• Be respectful and supportive of individuals religious and cultural heritage 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to all aspects of your work
• Full driving licence

Application notes

Closing Date: 24th June, 17:00

Interviews will be held on the week beginning 29th June.

To Apply: submit a completed application form to hello@stjosephsservice.co.uk

For an informal conversation on the role please contact our Head of Services: Colette Clark. 0131 440 7200 hello@stjosephsservice.co.uk

Find us online: https://www.stjosephsservices.co.uk/

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