Senior Support Worker

ABR International AB; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading voluntary organisation is seeking a motivated Senior Support Worker in West Dunbartonshire. The role involves coaching a team, managing rotas, and liaising with health professionals to support individuals. Ideal candidates will have experience in care, strong communication skills, and a commitment to social inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in care support.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor a team of Senior Support Workers.
• Produce monthly rotas and manage budgets.
• Liaise with health professionals for person-centred support.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Relationship Building

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Job description

Are you looking for progression or a fresh challenge in your social care career? If you share our values, then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Our dynamic and friendly team in West Dunbartonshire is on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in care to join them as a Senior Support Worker on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week).
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.

The role
Based at our Balloch service, you'll be part of a team of three Senior Support Workers covering West Dunbartonshire, with responsibility for both our dispersed services and 24/7 supported accommodation.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will coach and mentor your team, providing regular support including supervision and identifying training needs. You will be responsible for producing the monthly rotas, whilst considering budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours. On call duties will be allocated to you on a rotational basis.

Working alongside the Team Manager, part of your role will include liaising with external health professionals and facilitating meetings with supported individuals and important people in their lives to create accurate and effective person-centred support plan. You'll effectively match the people we support with staff members, considering the specific outcomes and goals set for each individual.


What we're looking for:

• Minimum of at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or be willing to work towards your qualification.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with individuals who have autism and a knowledge of positive behaviour approaches to support.
• Have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Our Senior Support Workers generally work Monday to Friday, however there may be times you'll need to provide cover for on-call shift work. Based on the needs of the service these could include evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays.

Sound interesting? Then apply today! We'd would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 18th May 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

If you are seeing this ad via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application directly via our website ( https://www .trfs.org.uk/job-search ) otherwise we may be unable to contact you.

The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post. PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us!