Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor - Fernlea Care Centre - SIC08001

Shetland Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals through personalized care. As a Senior Social Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality services to clients, promoting independence and community engagement. Your responsibilities will include supervising staff, ensuring compliance with legislation, and participating in person-centred planning. This part-time, permanent position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support, all while enjoying flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about social care and want to contribute to a compassionate community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Interview Expenses Reimbursed

Distant Islands Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in social care with a focus on person-centred support.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals in various settings.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff while ensuring quality care.

Skills

Person-Centred Support

Supervision and Coaching

Quality Assurance

Community Engagement

Education

Relevant Social Care Qualification

Registration with SSSC

Job description

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Senior Social Care Worker - Supervisors are responsible for providing direct support to individuals in various settings, ensuring a high standard of service delivery that promotes individuals' well-being through their strengths, skills, community, personal gifts, and key relationships.

The role includes ensuring that individuals receive care in accordance with relevant legislation and national guidance.

You will provide person-centred support, maintaining a positive ethos that encourages independence within personal capabilities and outcomes.

The purpose of the role is to assist with managing, delivering, and developing the service, including supervising, coaching, and developing staff, and actively participating in person-centred planning to support outcomes. Supervisors also have a quality assurance role in monitoring the quality of care and implementing service development initiatives under the direction of Team Leaders.

Community Care Resources offers high-quality services for clients over 16 requiring residential, day care, and care at home. This includes services for those with mental health issues, substance misuse, supported tenancies, and nutritional support through Meals on Wheels.

More details are available in the Job Profile, Person Specification, and Conditions of Service Summary attached below.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is J.
• The pay rate includes Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour.
• This is a permanent part-time position, 30 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.
• Preferred candidates must join or update their PVG Scheme membership before employment begins.
• The successful candidate will need to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• No relocation package is available.
• Interview expenses within Shetland will be reimbursed.
• You must be able to travel throughout Shetland at short notice, especially where public transport is limited.
• We support flexible working arrangements.

During the application, you must provide two references from persons not related to you.

This position is based at Fernlea Care Centre, Whalsay, Shetland.

For further details, contact: Kate Wills, Team Leader - 01595 745182 - [e-mail]

If you have a disability preventing online application, call 01595 744032.

If you're compassionate and want to make a difference, social care could be your ideal career.

Learn more about social care in Shetland