Frontline Team Lead for Personal Assistants

ENABLE Scotland; Ohio; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ENABLE Scotland, a charity supporting people with learning disabilities, is seeking a Team Facilitator in the Highlands Community PA Service. You will join the frontline management team to lead and support Personal Assistants to deliver safe, person-centred support, working closely with the Transformation Manager.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, and may involve evening or weekend on-call shifts as part of rota.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and supervising staff.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in health and social care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Personal Assistants.
• Conduct regular supervisions, observations and performance reviews.
• Assist with induction of new staff.
• Support attendance, absence and staff wellbeing.
• Promote positive communication and effective team working.
• Provide direct support to People we support when required.
• Ensure people we support receive high-quality, person-centred support.
• Participate in assessments, support planning, reviews and risk assessments.
• Carry out quality assurance checks, including spot checks and feedback.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and escape issues appropriately.
• Provide direct support and shift cover where required.
• Prepare and maintain staff rotas to ensure safe and effective staffing.
• Keep accurate records using electronic systems.
• Maintain confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Build strong relationships with families, health professionals and external agencies.
• Attend meetings and reviews with the people we support and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager to continuously improve services.
• Participate in on-call rota which can include evenings and weekends.
• Travel to services across Highlands - Lochaber and Kinlochleven as required.

Job description

ENABLE Scotland, a charity supporting people with learning disabilities, is seeking a Team Facilitator in the Highlands Community PA Service. You will join the frontline management team to lead and support Personal Assistants to deliver safe, person-centred support, working closely with the Transformation Manager.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, and may involve evening or weekend on-call shifts as part of rota.