Senior Care Worker

Reed; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization is seeking a Senior Autism Practitioner in the Orkney area. This full-time role includes management of Autism Practitioner teams, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with relevant experience in health and social care. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in management within health and social care is essential.
• Understanding of Care Inspectorate and SSSC regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Autism Practitioner teams to ensure high-quality support.
• Lead and develop tailored services for autistic individuals.
• Manage rota processes to maintain staffing levels across services.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance leadership skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Mentoring and coaching abilities

Financial management knowledge

Proficiency in IT systems

Knowledge of autism best practices

Education

SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care

Leadership and Management Certificate

Job description

Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) – Orkney

Location: Orkney Area

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Salary: Starting at £37,041, rising to £37,591 after probation, with potential progression to £39,464 (inclusive of Island Allowance)

We are recruiting for a dedicated Senior Autism Practitioner for our client based in Orkney. This role involves significant responsibility, including Registered Manager duties, and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a substantial impact on our services.

Day-to-day of the role

• Oversee the Autism Practitioner teams to ensure high-quality support aligned with the organisation's values, aims, and objectives.
• Lead and develop services tailored for autistic individuals.
• Coach and mentor the team to deliver autonomous, high-quality support in accordance with Scottish Autism policies, Care Inspectorate standards, and SSSC regulations.
• Manage rota processes to maintain appropriate staffing levels across services.
• Design, review, and adapt care environments to meet individual needs and comply with Health and Social Care Standards.
• Provide on-call support to ensure 24-hour assistance for staff and supported individuals.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to enhance service effectiveness.
• Manage service finances and participate in recruitment processes to align staffing with budget allocations.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance leadership skills and service quality.
• Implement low arousal support principles to reduce and aim to eliminate restraint.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with supported individuals, their families, and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
• Experience in management within a similar or equivalent role, preferably in health and social care.
• Knowledge of financial management and rota systems.
• Proficiency in IT systems.
• Willingness to work towards or hold SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management Certificate, as required by the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Extensive knowledge of autism and current best practices.
• Understanding of Care Inspectorate and SSSC regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for progression.
• Opportunity for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Fixed-term contract with potential for extension or permanency.