Embracing difference, leading change
We are seeking a dedicated Services Manager to join our Lothian Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who aligns with our organisational values and is passionate about driving positive change. If you are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, we invite you to explore this role.
Edinburgh and Lothian Area Services
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Salary – £39,518 – £42,436
Reference – SA1126
At Scottish Autism, our organisational values are Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers and Contribution. These values are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and forward‑thinking organisation. We utilise and promote a coaching model to develop the autonomy of our teams.
Responsibilities
* Provide and maintain a quality service, focusing on developing skills, intervention strategies and maximising independence for those we support.
* Liaise with multi‑disciplinary teams, develop and audit care and/or support plans, and manage risk and people.
* Develop close links in the local community to promote the service and the organisation.
* Manage the direct service provision of a group of services to the highest quality and maintain these services as autism specific.
* Manage financial and budgetary targets and participate in planning, updating and reviewing budgets.
Qualifications
* Relevant qualification as set by the SSSC (e.g., SVQ level 4 in Health/Social Care, Leadership in Management and Care Award).
* Experience in a management role.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Scottish Autism offers you a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
* 32 days holiday (increases to 37 with length of service)
* Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Various discounts via our discount platform and corporate partnerships
* Sector leading training from day one
* Non-contributory life assurance scheme
* Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
First stage interviews: Week commencing 9th February 2026
Registered charity number is SC009068.
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Steve Mayes, Regional Manager.
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Please note the successful candidate will be required to update their SSSC registration within 3 months of starting post. Scottish Autism covers all costs of PVG membership and SSSC registration for employees.
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