Acting Senior Support Worker - 6 Months Fixed Term

Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? Our Downfield Housing Support Service in the east end of Glasgow is on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join them as an Acting Senior Support Worker, working full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a six-month fixed-term contract.

The role:

Downfield Housing Support Service has 11 permanent Support Practitioners providing support to 11 individuals with varying needs, ranging from mental health, physical needs, learning disabilities, addiction and forensic support needs.

The people we support require assistance with tasks, such as personal care, homecare and household tasks, medication, meal preparation or support with cooking meals, shopping, managing finances, arranging appointments or accessing their local community.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will coach and mentor your team, providing regular support including supervision and identifying training needs. You will be responsible for producing the monthly rotas, whilst considering budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours. On call duties will be allocated to you on a rotational basis.

Working alongside the Service Manager, part of your role will include liaising with external health professionals and facilitating meetings with supported individuals and important people in their lives to create accurate and effective person-centred support plan. You'll effectively match the people we support with staff members, considering the specific outcomes and goals set for each individual

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care.
• A passion with experience of delivering high quality, person-centred care and support.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or be willing to work towards your qualification.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with individuals who have autism and a knowledge of positive behaviour approaches to support.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Our Senior Support Workers generally work Monday to Friday, however there may be times you'll need to provide cover for on-call shift work. Based on the needs of the service these could include evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays.

Sound interesting? Then apply today! We'd would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 20/09/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

Interviews will take place week commencing 23/09/2024

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post.

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!

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