* Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid - Remote with some travel around Scotland
* Closing: 25th September 2024
* Advertised from: 2nd September 2024
* Permanent
* Reference: AUG20247976
Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced health and social care practice assessor to join our national Learning and Development team.
As a SVQ Assessor/Internal Verifier, you will work remotely within our internal SQA Approved Centre, which was awarded "high confidence" from SQA and "outstanding" feedback in our latest external verifications. You will predominantly support our staff in services in Fife, Forth Valley, the Lothians and the Borders to gain their qualifications in SVQ Level 2, 3 or 4 Social Services and Healthcare. You may also support candidates from other service areas as required.
You’ll lead candidates through their induction onto their qualification, plan assessments, provide learner support and assess holistically. You’ll be passionate about learning and experienced in offering additional learner support to suit a variety of learning styles and abilities. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, be comfortable and confident in the use of online tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and MS Office.
Working with around 30 candidates a year, we support candidates to complete most of their awards remotely via e-portfolio, but travel is required for direct observations and to support candidates. Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential to the role, which involves a combination of remote home-based working and travel to our services/office locations. Travel to other regions of Scotland may be required from time to time.
You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own car.
The post requires you to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Health and Social Care and a care qualification at SVQ Level 3, or equivalent. Ideally, you will hold an SVQ Assessor and an Internal Verifier award; alternatively, you must have a willingness to work towards these professional qualifications.
Closing Date: 25th September 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us!
Basic disclosure checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.
About You
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team. As a Lead Practitioner, the support you provide will always be person-centred, by involving people who know the person well, including family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services, and your fellow team members.
While we very much welcome experienced practitioners, no previous working experience is needed. You will be provided with all of the training, support, and equipment required to successfully fulfil your role.
About the Role
We aim to help people ‘Get a Home and Keep a Home’.
As a lead practitioner, you will:
* Provide 1:1 support and assistance to people using the service in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
* Support may include, but is not limited to: supporting people to explore housing options; bidding on social housing; assisting with budgeting/ maximising income and benefit entitlement; support to develop independent living skills; support to attend to household activities and external appointments.
* Be an active member of a supportive team, passionate about the work they do.
About Us
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service supports people in the North-East and South-East of Edinburgh who are either homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or have recently moved into settled accommodation following a period of homelessness.
The support we provide is always person-centred, involving people who know the person well, including family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services, and our own staff members.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
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 the start date.
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care, and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
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 the start date.
Can you work with a local community to encourage their explorations of the Christian faith?
We are looking for someone with a deep and mature Christian faith who has experience of working across communities, and working with families and Under-40s to join our Christian Outreach Leadership team and work alongside a vibrant and enthusiastic team of volunteers.
Our Full-Time Christian Outreach Leader will play a key leadership role within the Dunblane Church of Scotland Grouping (DCG), to reach out across the community of Dunblane (Perthshire, Scotland). With a strong focus on those under the age of 40, the post holder will explore, coordinate and deliver ways in which connections can be made to those in the community who might be encouraged to explore the Christian faith.
Organisation profile:
The Dunblane Church of Scotland Grouping (DCG), Dunblane Cathedral and St. Blane's wish to consolidate and further develop previous outreach work in the parishes. The community covers parishes of around 13,000 people, with approximately 41% under the age of 40 years and 42% of the population stating they have no religion.
The Christian Outreach Leader will work within the existing ministry team within the DCG, supported by the Leadership Team (LT), which comprises seven elders and members from Dunblane Cathedral & St. Blane’s, and existing volunteer groups within the grouping to deliver on the aims and objectives of this role.
It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live church connection, which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness, and Older People services.
Why work with us?
We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high-quality care to those we support:
* Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Fully funded qualifications
* Career development and progression opportunities
Who we are looking for:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through Positive Behaviour Support and Trauma-Informed Practice? Care Support Scotland is looking for a dynamic individual with a proven track record in social care to lead and inspire our team.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a registered manager of an adult social care service, along with expertise in staff management and service development. Strong ICT skills and the ability to articulate and implement service improvements are essential.
Join us in our commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We seek someone dedicated to our mission and values, who can bring innovative ideas for service delivery, staff development, and business development. If you have the experience and drive to support and expertly supervise our talented team while enhancing service delivery, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities of the Service Manager include:
(please read the full job description attached for more information on the role)
Service Delivery
* Offer and maintain a comprehensive, procedurally correct, high standard and forward-thinking service, which meets health and social care standards requirements; Provide vision, creativity and a multi-disciplinary approach to service delivery.
Service Management
* In collaboration with the finance team, ensure the Service’s invoice management is timeous and effective.
Participation and Integration
* Facilitate the people you support lifestyle choices, rights, and communication needs.
Service Development
* Develop services in partnership with the Developments Team by pursuing local growth.
Staff Management
* Manage, lead and motivate staff by ensuring an innovative and dynamic support service.
Essential Skills and Attributes:
* A relevant practice qualification (at least SCQF level 9 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of managers of a Housing Support Service.
Additional Notes:
Shift work, weekend work and sleepovers may be a requirement of this role, sleepovers attract an additional payment. Flexible working arrangements are also available. These can be discussed at your interview.
PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.
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