* Salary: £22.16 per hour/ £41,627 per annum (full-time)
* Hours: 36 hours per week with some evening and weekend work
* Location: The postholder will be working across Edinburgh from VOCAL’s EdinburghCarer Centre at 60 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB with occasional meetings in other Midlothian and Edinburgh locality areas.
VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian is a carer‑led organisation delivering a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. We are seeking an experienced and motivated manager to lead and develop our Wee Breaks service across Edinburgh and Midlothian.
Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, the Wee Breaks Service Manager will oversee the strategic and operational delivery of VOCAL’s short breaks service. This new role is central to ensuring that unpaid carers in both local authority areas can access flexible, person‑centred short breaks that support wellbeing and sustain caring relationships. The postholder will play a key role in delivering services in line with current statutory duties and preparing for future changes linked to the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025.
This is a varied and evolving role that includes staff, budget and contract management. The postholder will work closely with local partners and colleagues to ensure a high quality, consistent service that can adapt and expand as demand grows in response to carer needs and national developments.
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
* significant experience of managing services across multiple locations
* strong knowledge and understanding of unpaid carers’ rights and Scottish legislation
* confident people management and partnership building skills
* experience managing budgets, contracts and grants
* a collaborative, values‑driven approach with a clear focus on positive outcomes for carers
How to apply
Download the person specification and job description below. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.
We welcome applications from under‑represented minority groups.
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