Senior Support Worker

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a permanent Senior Support Worker and an Acting Senior Support Worker on a fixed term contract.

Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we are dedicated to making a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. We support 2800 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.

About the Role:

As a senior support worker your duties could involve managing and mentoring a team of support staff, identify training needs, leading the writing of support plans, rota management and participating in review meetings. There will also be practical support with the person`s daily life, personal care or helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle to the individual you are supporting. We have 1 permanent position based in Glenrothes and surrounding areas, and 1 fixed term Acting Senior post based in Glenrothes and Auchtermuchty areas. Both roles are full time hours, and due to travel requirements we are looking for applications from drivers with access to own vehicles.

The permanent post covers multiple occupancy setting services alongside two other Senior Support Workers, managing a team of 8 individuals who have a variety of complex needs including learning disabilities and epilepsy.

The Acting Senior post covers maternity leave for a period of 6 months. This vacancy is open to female applicants only, as the post-holder will be required to participate in care provision of female only 24hour services.

For all Senior Support Worker roles we are looking for drivers with access to own vehicles due to the travel requirements of these roles. All three vacancies are full time. Senior staff are expected to cover oncall duties. As a Senior member of staff, we would expect you to step in and assist with covering shifts. Please use the five application questions to demonstrate your understanding of the role and expectations of a Senior Support Worker.

Requirements:

For this fantastic opportunity you will need:

· at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care,

· experience of leading teams in a social care environment,

· have or are working towards you SVQ level 3,

· hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle.

Not only will you get a rewarding career in social care by helping those support you can also enjoy some of the great benefits we offer:

- Paid travel between services,

- TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers),

- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care,

- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague,

- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union,

- HSF Health Care plan,

- Counselling & Life Works service.

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, PVG and a Covid-19 related risk assessment.

Closing Date – 3rd July 2023 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

As part of our compliance checks, all candidates will be asked, if successful, to undergo a risk assessment based on underlying conditions due to Covid-19.

The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post.