Care Team Leader - Frontline Support

Enable; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Blue Light Card

SVQ Health and Social Care funding

Job summary

Enable in Scotland is seeking a Team Facilitator for our Fife-based team to lead and support a group of Personal Assistants, delivering safe, person-centred support. You will work with the Service Manager, conduct supervisions, manage rosters, and participate in assessments, risk reviews and safeguarding responses while covering shifts when needed.

This full-time role requires a driving licence and willingness to travel across Central East Scotland; on-call duties may include evenings and

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
• Experience using person-centred planning techniques.
• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Personal Assistants.
• Conduct regular supervisions, observations and performance reviews.
• Assist with the induction of new staff.
• Support attendance, absence and staff wellbeing.
• Promote positive communication and effective team working.
• Ensure people we support receive high-quality, person-centred support.
• Support staff to promote choice, independence, dignity and inclusion.
• Participate in assessments, support planning, reviews and risk assessments.
• Carry out quality assurance checks, including spot checks and feedback.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and elevate issues appropriately.
• Provide direct support and shift cover where required.
• Prepare and maintain staff rotas to ensure safe and effective staffing.
• Keep accurate records using electronic systems.
• Maintain confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Build strong relationships with families, health professionals and external agencies.
• Attend meetings and reviews with the people we support and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager to continuously improve services.
• Participate in on-call rota which can include evenings and weekends.
• Travel to services across Central East Scotland as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Supervision

Attendance support

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Rostering software

Care management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enable in Scotland is seeking a Team Facilitator for our Fife-based team to lead and support a group of Personal Assistants, delivering safe, person-centred support. You will work with the Service Manager, conduct supervisions, manage rosters, and participate in assessments, risk reviews and safeguarding responses while covering shifts when needed.

This full-time role requires a driving licence and willingness to travel across Central East Scotland; on-call duties may include evenings and