Assistant Service Leader

s1jobs; Paisley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners for Inclusion is seeking an Assistant Service Leader to join our Support Services team in Renfrewshire. You will help coordinate day-to-day operations, coach colleagues and promote safe, effective support for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and/or mental health needs.

The role requires compassionate leadership and a commitment to person-centred practice. You will support reviews and planning, contribute to quality assurance, act as a key link between the team

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 is required, with a commitment to complete SVQ 4 in Social Services and Healthcare.
• PVG Scheme membership is required.
• Ability to lead, supervise and support a team in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote consistent practice across the team.
• Contribute to reviews and planning.
• Support quality assurance and act as a link between the team and the Service Leader.
• Promote independence, inclusion, choice and control for people supported.
• Participate in the organisational on-call rota, including out-of-hours guidance.

Skills

Social care experience

Leadership skills

Person-centered values

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Services

SVQ 4 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

Department: Support Services

Area: Renfrewshire

Partners for Inclusion is looking for an Assistant Service Leader to join our Support Services team in Renfrewshire. We are an independent charity providing highly individualised support to people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and/or mental health needs. Our approach is rooted in human rights and person-led practice, believing everyone has the right to live their best life, shape their own support, and achieve their goals

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with social care experience who is ready to take the next step into leadership, supporting day-to-day coordination, coaching colleagues and promoting safe, effective support.

About The Role

As Assistant Service Leader, you will support confident, accountable teams by;

• Promoting consistent practice
• Contributing to reviews and planning,
• Supporting quality assurance and acting as a key link between the team and the Service Leader.
• You will help ensure support reflects the Health and Social Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice and Care Inspectorate expectations, while promoting independence, inclusion, choice and control.
• Participate in the organisational on-call rota, offering out-of-hours guidance

About You

We are looking for someone compassionate, organised and confident, with social care experience, person-centred values and the ability to build positive relationships with people supported, families, colleagues and professionals.

You should be willing to develop your leadership skills, support team learning and contribute to reflection, accountability and continuous improvement. SVQ 3 is required, with a commitment to complete SVQ 4 in Social Services and Healthcare and be a member of the PVG Scheme.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Scottish Charity Number: SC035125