Support Advisor (Frontline Manager) in Falkirk and West Lothian (Falkirk focussed)

Salary: £27,585 to £31,877 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Falkirk - Hybrid role.

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close on 22nd July 2024 at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

The Brief: Support people we work for to live their good life…To achieve this, you will be part of a team of front line managers who walk alongside people we work for to help each individual manage their team of Personal Development Workers. You will ensure each person we work for receives high quality support which is personalised, meaningful and aspirational, and that the person we work for is empowered to enjoy everyday living and are part of the community they live in.

About You: You will be a people-person, authentic, assertive, flexible, patient, confident and resilient. You will be a team player who can work to your own initiative and not be afraid to ask questions. You will be supportive and able to adopt a coaching and mentoring approach to your work to support teams to work to the best of their abilities, to meet the needs of the people we work for. Experience of working with adults with a learning disabilities and/or autism is essential.

Your Skills: It is essential that you can demonstrate effective communication, IT skills, planning & prioritising of work, relationship building and multi-disciplinary partnership working skills. At heart, you will be a people person who can support and encourage others around you to thrive and achieve. A relevant qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (an SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care) or a willingness to undertake study to achieve this is a requirement of this role.

Driving license and access to a car is preferred for this position but not a deal breaker so please do still apply if you have the skills and experience above.

The Reward: Be part of a dynamic, forward thinking organisation working actively to promote and implement a human rights based approach, supporting people to live their best lives and being a key player in a dynamic team.

As part of the Falkirk and West Lothian team, this role is hybrid, working from home, the communities where people we work for live and to work alongside peers in a set base within the area and attend meetings/training.

Benefits include:

• We currently cover PVG and SSSC fees.
• 30 days annual leave - rising to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Life Assurance
• Access to discount scheme
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Credit Union affiliation
• Health Plan
• We are currently exploring flexible working options for all colleagues

Apply Now or for further information Call Claire or Richard on 0141-427-2946.