The closing date for completed applications for this post is 9am on Monday 17 November 2025, and it is anticipated interviews will take place on Thursday 27 November 2025.
Hours: 37 hours per week
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Service Head of Residential Care, is a key member of the Senior Leadership and Management Team (SLMT) and has a critical role in achieving Rossie’s vision and mission. This post has both an inward and outward organisational focus, ensuring delivery of safe trauma informed residential care in line with all internal and national requirements.
Our organisation is multi-disciplinary and the post-holder must work collaboratively, in line with our values, with all departments and services. As a Senior Manager, the post-holder will contribute to the development/delivery of the Business Plan, operate within budget and manage all resources effectively and efficiently. This post will be responsible for developing and improving Residential Care and Throughcare services, fostering a sound organisational culture and in line with The Promise and other national developments.
As a member of SLMT, support the CEO in strategic planning, service development, delivery and improvement:
- Take lead responsibility for the delivery of excellent standards of care within residential houses
- Lead on development and review of innovative practice, policies and procedures for the Residential Care and Throughcare services
- Develop service responses and diversification within key national policy drivers including The Promise
- Ensure delivery of appropriate and sustained service improvement in line with the organisational Business Plan, ensuring high Care Inspectorate ratings
- Support and advise the CEO and DCEO on strategy, policy and direction of service, ensuring effective service delivery
- Work collaboratively with all members of the SLMT
- Proactively attend to own training, learning and development needs as required/ identified by CEO/ DCEO
Please go to https://rossieyoungpeoplestrust.teamtailor.com/jobs/6708577-service-head-residential-care to find out more!
Rossie Young People's Trust
Rossie Young People's Trust is a registered Scottish Charity and our services include care, education, health and specialist interventions for both boys and girls aged 10 – 18 years.
