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ENABLE Scotland; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ENABLE Scotland seeks a motivated Team Facilitator to join our frontline management team in Edinburgh & West Lothian. You will work with the Service Manager to lead and support a team of Personal Assistants delivering safe, person-centred support.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, and you will be involved in rosters, safeguarding, and collaboration with families and health professionals across our services.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and supervise Personal Assistants and assist with induction.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support and safe service delivery.
• Prepare and maintain staff rotas and keep records in GDPR-compliant systems.
• Build strong relationships with families, health professionals and external agencies.
• Participate in on-call duties and travel across Edinburgh & West Lothian as required.

Job description

Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle required

Are you motivated and organised with a passion for leading teams and making a real difference every day?

At Enable we are dedicated to supporting people to live full, independent and meaningful lives. We are looking for a motivated and organised Team Facilitator to join our frontline management team.

As Team Facilitator in our Edinburgh & West Lothian, you will work closely with the Service Manager to lead and support a team of Personal Assistants to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support.

What You’ll Do

Leadership and Team Management

• 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.

Service Delivery

• 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 escalates issues appropriately.
• Provide direct support and shift cover where required.

Rostering and Administration

• 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.

Partnership Working

• 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.

On-Call and Flexibility

• Participate in the on-call rot which can include evenings and weekends.
• Travel to services across Edinburgh & West Lothian as required.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
• Epilepsy awareness
• Moving and Handling
• First Aid
• Safety Interventions
• Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card

Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.