Senior Support Worker

ABR International AB; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a dedicated team in Galashiels. This role involves not only managing staff but also ensuring that individuals receive tailored support through effective planning and communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in care, with at least two years of experience, and will be committed to personal development by pursuing an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Join a compassionate organization that values inclusivity and strives to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in care support roles required.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is mandatory or must be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor front line staff, ensuring effective support.
• Facilitate meetings to create effective support plans for individuals.

Skills

Support Work Experience

Coaching and Mentoring

Staff Management

Effective Communication

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Here at the Richmond Fellowship Scotland, we are currently looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker for our Galashiels service!

Requirements:

Applicants will need at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care and already have or be willing to work towards your SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care to be considered for the Senior Support Worker role.

About the Role:

Our Senior Support Workers are classed as Front Line Management staff and as such your duties would fall under three specific areas as follows:

Staff Management:

1. Coaching and mentoring front line staff while providing appropriate support including regular supervision.
2. Identifying the training needs of your team and ensuring that this training is provided.
3. Producing the monthly rota for your team, taking into account budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours while managing holiday cover and absence.
4. Developing the ability of your team to produce accurate and effective support plans.
5. Covering on-call shift work as and when needed.

Supported Individuals:

1. Plan and facilitate meetings with individuals and important people in their lives in order to collate the appropriate information required to write an effective support plan.
2. Effectively match supported individuals to staff members, keeping in mind the identified outcomes and goals to be achieved for said supported individual.

Organisational:

1. Liaising with external agencies such as an individual’s family or Social Work Services.
2. Ensure that the standards set by the SSSC and Care Inspectorate as well as The Richmond Fellowship Scotland’s own standards are always met.
3. Positively represent the values of The Richmond Fellowship Scotland when engaging with all external agencies.

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG Check: having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

Closing Date: 14th January 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post.

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.