Senior Support Worker

Job Purpose:

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Location: Balnagask Court, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

To deliver a statutory social work service by working as part of a team and by
supporting and deputising for the Team Leader. Creating an environment where
each service user is enabled to maintain and develop their maximum potential and to contribute to the service users’ social, physical and mental wellbeing and promote active citizenship in a holistic way.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• HNC pre 2005 or
• HNC Social Care (HNC G7ME15 and Practice assessed through completion
of 3 SVQ units, SVQ III Health and Social Care units DK4R04; DK4K04;
DK5704) or
• SVQ 3 and/or HNC in Social Care or a relevant subject related to the field or
willing to attain within a specified period OR
• Any other combination of relevant qualifications in accordance with the SSSC
registration requirements to the standard of a supervisor in a Care Home,
plus
• SSSC Registration
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG)
• PDA in Supervision within agreed timescales

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• The ability to assess and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
with service users, staff and other stakeholders to achieve improved
outcomes for service users
• The ability to produce high quality written reports
• Ability to plan and manage the work of other staff; effectively motivate,
supervise staff, providing guidance and support including effective induction
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Operate as a member of a team and take responsibility for the health and the
safety of service users and team in their environment in conjunction with the
Group Manager
• Ability to challenge poor practice
• The ability to support and develop staff to advocate on behalf of service users
with professionals and appropriate agencies
• Organising, chairing, taking part in regular meetings

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer.  If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.  We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.  We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs