Senior Care Worker

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

Job summary

A leading service provider in the Orkney Area seeks a dedicated Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) to oversee the Autism Practitioner teams, ensuring high-quality support aligned with organizational values. The role requires strong leadership, experience in health and social care management, and a commitment to continuous professional development. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and fixed-term contract with potential for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression potential

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities are essential.
• Experience in a similar management role preferably in health and social care.
• Must have knowledge of financial management and rota systems.
• Understanding of Care Inspectorate and SSSC regulations is vital.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Autism Practitioner teams to ensure high-quality support.
• Lead the development of services tailored for autistic individuals.
• Manage rota processes to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Provide on-call support for staff and supported individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Management experience

Financial management knowledge

IT proficiency

Knowledge of autism best practices

Education

SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care

Leadership and Management Certificate

Job description

Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)

• 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 adedicated Senior Autism Practitioner for our client basedin 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.