Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Then why not join our vibrant team! We provide a 24hour service which supports 12 individuals with physical and learning disabilities. We take pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join our team. We are looking for someone to work within our homely environments to support our customers to enable them to achieve their goals. Our customers are supported to participate in a range of activities and outings of their choice such as attending local discos, pantomimes, shows at the Rothes halls, going to local restaurants and we are always looking for new ideas! Purpose This role will be responsible for supervising and the deployment of staff within their allocated team, supporting customers with the provision of care, personal support, daily living tasks and activities. To assist the Service Manager, Operations Manager and other colleagues to support individual customers to attain their full potential and maximise the options available, encouraging choice, participation and motivation. Responsible for the line management of the Support Workers within the service.
* Recognised professional development and registration (as appropriate to the needs of the respective service).
* Prior experience of working in a relevant care setting.
* Prior experience of working with people with disabilities.
* To have a full, clean driving licence (if required to drive).
* To be able to work flexibly within rostered hours.
* To have knowledge of service user self-advocacy and empowerment.
* Demonstrable commitment to continue training and developing professionally. including keeping up to date with current knowledge of standards and legislation.
* To hold a SVQ Level 3 qualification in health and social care, currently be working towards or willing to work towards this.
* To be able and willing to travel, if required.
Key competencies and skills
* To have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to motivate others.
* Able to complete and maintain accurate records, maintaining confidentiality.
* To be able to work on their own and as part of a team.
* To demonstrate an understanding of the needs of customers.
* Understanding of employment practice and Health and Safety legislation.
* Clear understanding of and ability to deliver to the regulatory framework and legal environment in which we work.
* To have highly developed IT skills in standard Microsoft packages., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.