Lead Senior Practitioner – Community Care & Support

British Red Cross; Dundee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization in Dundee is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead a team in delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals recovering from crises. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating care, and managing support services. The ideal candidate will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have strong leadership skills. Flexible working options are offered, along with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Wellbeing Support

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a full UK licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship cannot be offered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating referrals and liaising with hospitals and community teams.
• Supporting and mentoring staff, students, and volunteers.
• Conducting risk assessments and welfare checks.
• Managing rotas and responding to out-of-hours queries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead and motivate others

Experience in person-centred planning

Confidence in mentoring staff

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

PDA in Supervision (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading humanitarian organization in Dundee is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead a team in delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals recovering from crises. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating care, and managing support services. The ideal candidate will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have strong leadership skills. Flexible working options are offered, along with extensive benefits.