Service Supervisor - CAH2 - Bon Accord Care - ABC12316

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council seeks a Service Supervisor for Care at Home 2 to lead the provision of high-quality care across the city. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting service users in their homes and requires effective communication, leadership, and the ability to work with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a commitment to promoting dignity and independent living.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold SSSC SVQ 3.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record or willingness to join.
• Willingness to register with SSSC where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide person centred care across various settings.
• Assess, plan, and maintain clear records including risk assessments.
• Work in partnership with service users and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Assessment

Anti-discriminatory Practice

Education

SSSC SVQ 3

PDA in supervision

Job description

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.uk and trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: Aberdeen City Wide
Duration: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Job Purpose:

Throughout Aberdeen city you will lead and participate in the provision of a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will contribute to the organisation and development of the team and service to promote good outcomes for service users and their carers.

We are seeking a Service Supervisor for Care at Home 2. This role primarily involves working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, weekend shifts and early start times of 7:30 AM are required on a rolling rota basis with colleagues. A driver with access to a vehicle is preferred for this position. Please ensure that the working hours align with your personal schedule before applying.

Requirements

Qualification required by SSSC SVQ 3 (no registration requirement for OTA staff)
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member
To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards

Responsibilities

The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way

The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and support plans

The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users

An ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership, supervision, guidance and support to other members of staff

The Individual

Please see the Job Profile for further details