Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor - Fernlea Care Centre - SIC08001

Living & Working in Shetland; Symbister; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor to join their team at Fernlea Care Centre. This part-time role focuses on delivering high-quality support to individuals, ensuring they thrive through person-centred care. You will lead a dedicated team, fostering a positive environment that promotes independence and personal growth. With a commitment to community care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Shetland.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Interview Expense Coverage

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centred support in social care settings.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals ensuring high standards of care.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff while promoting independence.

Skills

Person-Centred Support

Supervision and Coaching

Quality Assurance

Community Care Knowledge

Education

Relevant Social Care Qualification

Registration with SSSC

Job description

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1. Senior Social Care Worker - Supervisors are responsible for providing direct support to individuals in a variety of settings ensuring a high standard of service delivery of support to individuals to live well through their own strengths, skills, community, personal gifts and people who play a key role in their life.
2. The Senior Social Care Worker - Supervisor role includes ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support in accordance with relevant legislation and national guidance associated with the service.
3. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support and maintaining a positive ethos that promotes the individual’s independence within their personal capabilities and outcomes.
4. The purpose of the role is to assist with all tasks associated with managing, delivery and development of the service including the supervision, coaching and development of staff, and to actively participate in the provision and facilitation of person-centred planning to support outcomes. To ensure the service is providing for the health and wellbeing of individuals who use the service supervisors have a quality assurance role in relation to the quality of care provided and the implementation and monitoring of service development initiatives under the direction of Team Leaders.
5. Community Care Resources provides high quality services for clients over the age of 16 years who require residential and day care services as well as care at home. This includes provision of services to those with enduring mental health difficulties; substance misuse; care delivered within supported tenancies and for those who require enhanced nutritional support through our Meals on Wheels Service.
6. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is J
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 30.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

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

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Kate Wills, Team Leader - 01595 745182 - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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