Team Manager Re-ablement x 2, St John's Hospital, 508.54 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY

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INTERNAL ONLY

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can think on your feet, work flexibly alongside a range of other professionals, and deliver person‑centred support

An  opportunity has arisen for 2 full-time Team Managers within our Support at Home Service

Support at home services are community‑based, delivering assessment and support within people’s own homes.

The successful candidates will be expected to provide leadership, support to a range of staff and have responsibility for  quality improvement within the service . 

Previous experience of working within an assessment and care at home service  with a dispersed work force is essential, as is experience of working within a multi-disciplinary setting alongside a range of other professionals.

Successful candidates should possess a  Social Work, Health or Occupational therapy degree qualification or suitable equivalent Health and care qualifications and relevant experience

Excellent I.T. and communication skills are essential as is previous experience of supervising and leading teams

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.