Self Directed Support Forum East Renfrewshire

Role

The Self-Directed support Forum is recruiting a new manager to join the team, a great opportunity for someone with the right experience who is looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will continue to build on the good reputation and excellent partnerships already in place and develop the service further to meet the needs of people in East Renfrewshire , You will manage an existing vibrant team who are committed to the principles and outcomes of the Forum.

Self-Directed Support Forum East Renfrewshire is an independent organisation providing information/advice and brokerage service for anyone who is thinking about directing their own support or that of someone they care for. We also support individuals and families who are already directing an existing social care package. The Self-Directed Support Forum is funded under Support in the Right Direction to deliver and by local partners within the Health and Social Care Partnership.

Our organisation was formed in 2011 by a small collective of service users and carers. Now with funding from the Scottish Government, we have grown into an informed organisation and a for place for citizens to turn to for advice, share experiences and feel supported around all aspects of Self-Directed Support.

The successful candidate will be required to have a relevant degree or equivalent and it would be desirable to have a management qualification or relevant experience.

Responsible to: SDS Board of Trustees

Application notes

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Noleen McCormick via email noleen@sdsforumer.org or call 0141 638 2525

Applications to noleen@sdsforumer.org

Closing date: 31st August 2022