Senior Social Care Worker

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated care professional to join their team in Glenrothes. In this role, you will manage and support care tasks while demonstrating leadership and coaching skills. Your experience in social care will be invaluable as you work alongside other professionals, ensuring high standards of care and support. With a commitment to staff development and training, this position offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Staff development/training

Work phone

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Social Care Experience and supervisory experience.
• Qualifications to meet SSSC registration will be offered.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of management and care tasks.
• Provide 'on the job' coaching and oversee working practices.

Skills

Team working skills

Problem solving skills

Decision making

Motivational skills

Delegating experience

Education

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7

Supervisory qualification at SCQF level 7

SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 30 May 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 18 May 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £34,437.03 - £40,358.57

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Based in Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

Undertake a range of management and care tasks.

Demonstrating leadership skills in an encouraging and supporting role. Providing "on the job" coaching as necessary, overseeing and monitoring working practices. Working alongside other professionals, utilising sound practice and knowledge.

Salary range £34,437.05 to £40,358.57, permanent contract, Monday to Friday standard working week with occasional weekend working, based in Glenrothes and on call/standby requirements

Staff development/training is provided, Qualifications to meet SSSC registration will be offered, Work phone will be provided as well as a pension scheme and staff discounts

The Person

Practice Qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 or equivalent. -Supervisory qualification - 15 credits at SCQF level 7 containing supervision /management theory and practice specifically for a supervisor of a care home. Full qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9. Minimum of 3 years Social Care Experience and supervisory experience.

Team working skills, Experience of making effective decisions, Ability to engage and sustain relationships, Problem solving skills, Ability to motivate, delegating experience, Ability to undertake physical tasks e.g. being able to comfortably kneel on beds and floors and able to rise without difficulty

As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.

If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Ability to travel within Fife.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria - Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See How We Work Matters behaviour framework on the intranet for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For Further Information Contact: Julie Mclellan - [e-mail]