Service Leader

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate and experienced Service Leader Level 3 to join our team in West Lothian. You will lead and manage a team of 30 Support Workers working across two care homes and one supported living service to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support with learning disabilities, Autism, Downs Syndrome and Mental Health Concerns.

This is a Registered Manager role and the successful applicant will be responsible for the daily management of these services and their staff teams. They will be responsible for ensuring staff teams are suitably trained, well supported and supervised. As part of your role, you will support and mentor a Service Leader Level 1 in the area.

They will also be responsible for the 24-hour management of the services, ensuring that all aspects of support and service delivery are focused on meeting the needs and preferences of the people we support. This includes involvement in the creation and auditing of care and support plans, risk assessments, evacuation plans and other safe systems of work.

The successful candidate will have effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. They will work with internal and external partners including healthcare professionals, local authority and family members. A current SSSC or equivalent registration or ability to register is required. A relevant management, social care or nursing-related qualification and relevant experience is essential. A full UK driving license and use of own vehicle is also essential.

[Employer hidden] operates a centralised on-call system so there are no on-call duties required within this role. This post is a permanent role for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Your Values

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a motivated self-starter with supervisory or management experience in Health and Social Care
• Have, or be working towards, a SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care
• Hold a full UK driving license and have use of a car
• Have a good understanding of relevant legislation (GDPR, Health and Safety, Whistleblowing, Adult Support and Protection)
• Be an excellent communicator who can manage and encourage staff teams
• Have experience of managing rotas
• Be willing to undertake the role of Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate

Benefits

• 33 Days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform – casual dress
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• PVG paid
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and progression
• Recommend a Friend Bonus
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

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