Senior Support Worker

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
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Salary: From £22,787 to £24,260 per annum

Overview

Here at the Richmond Fellowship Scotland we are currently looking to recruit two Senior Support Workers, one for a service in Cambuslang and another for a service in East Kilbride. 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. Supported Individuals: 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. Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we support many individuals with a variety of needs Not only will you get a great sense of achievement but in return you can expect fantastic career progression opportunities, excellent training and a positive and enjoyable working environment. We support 2500 people and each person we support is a unique individual meaning each support role will be different to the next giving you the chance to really make a difference in that person`s life. For this fantastic opportunity you 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 and your SVQ Level 4. What matters most is that you have the right values and the right attitude. Please apply below and let The Richmond Fellowship Scotland work with you to progress your career and help provide the best possible care and support to the individuals we support. The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post.Closing date: 19 03 2020 PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89627757

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