Service Supervisor (Night Shifts) - Kingswells Care Home - Bon Accord Care - ABC10116

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a dedicated Service Supervisor to lead a team at Kingswells Care Home. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality care to older individuals living with Dementia. You will be responsible for guiding your team, ensuring positive outcomes for service users, and maintaining a supportive environment. Your leadership will help foster dignity, respect, and independence among clients, while also managing essential records and communication with various stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve, all while working in a collaborative and rewarding atmosphere.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 qualification required by SSSC.
• PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide high standard of person-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with service users and staff.
• Maintain accurate records including risk assessments.

Skills

Person Centred Care

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Risk Assessment

Personal Care

Education

SVQ 3 qualification

PDA in supervision

Tools

Microsoft Word

Smartphones

iPads

Job description

Salary: £32,015.36 - £36,151.96 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 39.38 hours per week

Job Description

Kingswells Care Home is now recruiting for a Service Supervisor to join our team. You must have a drive to deliver a high standard of care and provide leadership and guidance to your team in order to achieve positive outcomes for older people living with Dementia.

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.

Requirements

1. Qualification required by SSSC SVQ 3
2. Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member
3. To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable
4. PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards

Responsibilities

1. The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
2. The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and support plans
3. 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
4. An ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership, supervision, guidance and support to other members of staff
5. The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs
6. The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
7. The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medication
8. The ability to meet deadlines
9. Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’s/Microsoft word
10. The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner

The Individual

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