Senior Support Worker

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Support Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in need. This full-time role involves overseeing and mentoring front line staff, ensuring high standards of care, and collaborating with external agencies. With a strong commitment to professional development, the company offers generous benefits, including paid travel during shifts and continuous training opportunities. If you're passionate about social care and eager to contribute to a positive community, this position is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of a team that values inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

TRFS rewards scheme

Paid travel during shifts

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Forum

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in care support roles.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and supervising front line staff effectively.
• Liaising with external agencies and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Creating and managing staff rotas and support plans.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Staff management

Support planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in Perth and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Senior Support Worker on a full time basis.

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:

• Coaching and mentoring front line staff while providing appropriate support including regular supervision.
• Identifying the training needs of your team and ensuring that this training is provided.
• Producing the monthly rota for your team, taking into account budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours whilst managing holiday cover and absence.
• Developing the ability of your team to produce accurate and effective support plans.
• Covering on-call shift work as and when needed.
• 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.
• Effectively match supported individuals to staff members, keeping in mind the identified outcomes and goals to be achieved for said supported individual.

Organisational:

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

Some of our fantastic rewards and benefits include:

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

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.

Sound interesting? Apply today! We’d love to hear from you!

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

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.