Senior Service Lead
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,225.94 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 November 2025 |
| Location: | Fife, KY12 0BF |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-SB1415479DunSSL |
Summary
Senior Service Lead
Location: Dunfermline
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: £28,225.94 per annum
Please note: This role requires applicants to be drivers with access to their own vehicle, due to the wide geographical area we support.
Join Our Team
We are looking for a compassionate, experienced Senior Service Lead to join our friendly and supportive team in Dunfermline. This is a highly rewarding leadership role where you’ll help deliver person-centred, empowering support to adults with autism and learning disabilities.
At Real Life Options, we provide creative, dynamic and flexible services, tailored to each individual’s needs. You’ll be a key part of a passionate team committed to making a real difference.
About the Role
As Senior Service Lead, you will report to the Registered Locality Manager and work collaboratively with other senior staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, safe and personalised support.
This is a varied and hands-on leadership role that combines operational responsibilities with direct staff support. You will:
Lead by example, promoting and upholding Real Life Options’ values, policies and procedures
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to support staff, ensuring best practice across services
Carry out regular supervisions and annual appraisals to monitor performance and promote professional development
Oversee training compliance and registration requirements, helping staff stay informed and qualified
Support and embed a strong health and safety culture by conducting regular audits and checks across services
Identify and coordinate required maintenance and ensure all documentation meets compliance standards
Work directly with service users, staff and external professionals to develop, review and update personalised care plans
Ensure that support plans reflect the individual’s needs, preferences and promote their independence
Support the recruitment process, from greeting candidates and conducting service tours to delivering thorough, service-specific inductions for new team members
Foster a positive team culture that prioritises quality support, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing
This role is essential to the smooth running of services and requires a proactive leader who is confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Shift Pattern
Flexible shift work, including evenings and weekends, is required.
Occasional on-call responsibilities may apply depending on service needs.
What We’re Looking For
Registered (or eligible) with the SSSC
SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Significant experience within the social care sector, supporting adults with additional needs
Leadership or mentoring experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Willingness to undergo an enhanced Adult PVG check
Benefits and Rewards
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
28 days’ paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time)
Accredited training to support your personal and professional growth
Employer contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)
£10,000 life cover
Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to counselling, legal and financial support
Reward Gateway discount scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer-a-Friend bonus (terms apply)
Recognition and reward initiatives
How to Apply
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Please regularly check your inbox and junk/spam folders.
Equal Opportunities
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have a disability, health condition or any individual support needs that may affect your application or interview process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. Please let us know how we can support you.
IND 123
Location: Dunfermline
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: £28,225.94 per annum
Please note: This role requires applicants to be drivers with access to their own vehicle, due to the wide geographical area we support.
Join Our Team
We are looking for a compassionate, experienced Senior Service Lead to join our friendly and supportive team in Dunfermline. This is a highly rewarding leadership role where you’ll help deliver person-centred, empowering support to adults with autism and learning disabilities.
At Real Life Options, we provide creative, dynamic and flexible services, tailored to each individual’s needs. You’ll be a key part of a passionate team committed to making a real difference.
About the Role
As Senior Service Lead, you will report to the Registered Locality Manager and work collaboratively with other senior staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, safe and personalised support.
This is a varied and hands-on leadership role that combines operational responsibilities with direct staff support. You will:
Lead by example, promoting and upholding Real Life Options’ values, policies and procedures
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to support staff, ensuring best practice across services
Carry out regular supervisions and annual appraisals to monitor performance and promote professional development
Oversee training compliance and registration requirements, helping staff stay informed and qualified
Support and embed a strong health and safety culture by conducting regular audits and checks across services
Identify and coordinate required maintenance and ensure all documentation meets compliance standards
Work directly with service users, staff and external professionals to develop, review and update personalised care plans
Ensure that support plans reflect the individual’s needs, preferences and promote their independence
Support the recruitment process, from greeting candidates and conducting service tours to delivering thorough, service-specific inductions for new team members
Foster a positive team culture that prioritises quality support, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing
This role is essential to the smooth running of services and requires a proactive leader who is confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Shift Pattern
Flexible shift work, including evenings and weekends, is required.
Occasional on-call responsibilities may apply depending on service needs.
What We’re Looking For
Registered (or eligible) with the SSSC
SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Significant experience within the social care sector, supporting adults with additional needs
Leadership or mentoring experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Willingness to undergo an enhanced Adult PVG check
Benefits and Rewards
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
28 days’ paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time)
Accredited training to support your personal and professional growth
Employer contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)
£10,000 life cover
Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 access to counselling, legal and financial support
Reward Gateway discount scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer-a-Friend bonus (terms apply)
Recognition and reward initiatives
How to Apply
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Please regularly check your inbox and junk/spam folders.
Equal Opportunities
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have a disability, health condition or any individual support needs that may affect your application or interview process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. Please let us know how we can support you.
IND 123
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