Senior Support Worker

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their Stirling service. The role involves staff management, organizational duties, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be willing to achieve SVQ Level 3. The position offers various benefits, including paid travel and continuous training opportunities, along with the satisfaction of making a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid travel between services

TRFS rewards scheme

Continuous in-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience supporting individuals within care.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3.
• Must register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring front line staff.
• Producing staff rotas and managing holiday cover.
• Liaising with external agencies and ensuring standards are met.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Staff Management

Liaising with external agencies

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity within The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for a Senior Support Worker to join our Stirling 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.

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 staff 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.

There are a range of benefits to working with TRFS which include:

- Paid travel between services (depending on service requirements).

- TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)

- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.

- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague.

- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.

- Counselling & Life Works service.

On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life.

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.

Closing Date: 1/6/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

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.