Assistant Service Coordinator
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,049 to £33,155 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newall House, 22 Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Turning Point Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6271 |
Summary
Post: Assistant Service Coordinator
Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disability Service
Based: Dumfries
Hours: Full Time (37hrs per week)
Salary: £30,049 - £33,155 (£15.62 - £17.23 per hour)
Contract Permanent
Step Up - Come join our team
At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for an Assistant Service Coordinator to help make a positive impact for people, provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Coordinator with Turning Point Scotland where no two days are the same!
As an Assistant Service Coordinator, you will:
Provide support and assistance to people we support in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
Assist the Service Manager and Service Coordinator to direct and manage the day-to-day operations within the service and to provide line management support to the staff team.
Devise, review and update support plans, record events and observations and keep appropriate records as required in the service.
Manage and supervise smaller teams on a day-to-day basis providing guidance, instruction and direction.
Work flexibly around the needs of the service.
About You
You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills and experience to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
About Us – Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services
We are values driven services supporting people with Learning & Physical disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and achieve personal outcomes that matter most to them. Our approach is person centred and empowering, focussing on strengths, choice & dignity while helping individuals overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.
Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £15.62 ph, an additional £100.80 for every sleepover shift you work!
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the salary scale points.
Due to the location of services, a driving license and car are essential.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views. https://www.turningpointscotland.com/spotlight/lived-experience/
Service: Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disability Service
Based: Dumfries
Hours: Full Time (37hrs per week)
Salary: £30,049 - £33,155 (£15.62 - £17.23 per hour)
Contract Permanent
Step Up - Come join our team
At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for an Assistant Service Coordinator to help make a positive impact for people, provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Coordinator with Turning Point Scotland where no two days are the same!
As an Assistant Service Coordinator, you will:
Provide support and assistance to people we support in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
Assist the Service Manager and Service Coordinator to direct and manage the day-to-day operations within the service and to provide line management support to the staff team.
Devise, review and update support plans, record events and observations and keep appropriate records as required in the service.
Manage and supervise smaller teams on a day-to-day basis providing guidance, instruction and direction.
Work flexibly around the needs of the service.
About You
You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills and experience to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
About Us – Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disabilities Services
We are values driven services supporting people with Learning & Physical disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and achieve personal outcomes that matter most to them. Our approach is person centred and empowering, focussing on strengths, choice & dignity while helping individuals overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.
Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £15.62 ph, an additional £100.80 for every sleepover shift you work!
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the salary scale points.
Due to the location of services, a driving license and car are essential.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
We value lived experience, please click here to read more about our views. https://www.turningpointscotland.com/spotlight/lived-experience/
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