Project Manager


Company:	Quarriers
Salary:	£35,940 - £35,940
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Renfrewshire, PA11 3TH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	8 Sept 2026

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Summary

Lead a Unique Service, Create Exceptional Experiences

Inspire a team, support families, and help adults with disabilities enjoy life-changing short break experiences.

Quarriers is recruiting a

Project Manager for our

Riverview Adult Short Breaks Service, located within the beautiful surroundings of

Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a specialist service that provides meaningful short breaks for adults with disabilities while offering invaluable support to families and carers. Set within the unique community of Quarriers Village, Riverview gives people the chance to enjoy new experiences, build confidence, develop independence, and create lasting memories in a safe and welcoming environment.

More About the Role

As Project Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation and ongoing development of the service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support and positive outcomes for the people who use it.

Working closely with the people we support, their families, and your team, you will help create enriching experiences while driving continuous improvement across the service. You'll lead and develop a dedicated staff team, manage service performance and budgets, and ensure Riverview continues to provide outstanding support in a setting that is truly unique.

This is a

full-time permanent role, working

37 hours per week, 5 days over 7, with participation in an

out-of-hours on-call rota.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the service.

Supporting, coaching, and developing Team Leaders and frontline colleagues.

Promoting person-centred approaches that maximise independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion.

Building strong relationships with people we support, families, carers, professionals, and partner organisations.

Driving service improvement and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Managing budgets and resources effectively.

Ensuring the service is appropriately staffed and colleagues are supported to perform at their best.

Participating in the management on-call rota as required.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

A professional qualification in Social Care, Health, or a related field equivalent to

SVQ Level 4 or above.

Registered Managers Award, or the willingness and ability to achieve this qualification.

Experience managing and developing services within a social care or health setting.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and inspire teams.

Experience managing budgets and service resources effectively.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory requirements, and person-centred practice.

Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.

A commitment to delivering high-quality services that improve lives.

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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

Why Join Quarriers?

At Quarriers, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that includes our colleagues. You'll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will be valued, your development encouraged, and your impact felt every day.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to lead a unique and highly valued service, support families and carers, develop a dedicated team, and help adults with disabilities enjoy experiences that enrich their lives.

If you're an experienced social care leader ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help create meaningful experiences, greater independence, and brighter futures for the people we support.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation

Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.

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