voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Senior Support Worker - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Created: 01/10/2015The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although we support over 2500 people throughout Scotland, we are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like we would all want ourselves.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience of autism, and significant experience working with people in a social care setting. You will support individuals in a range of housing support tasks and assist in the development and enhancement of community inclusion. The Senior Support Worker will provide front line management and support to a team of support staff.
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual receives high quality, person centred support. An element of your role will be to provide direct support to ensure and maintain high standards of support delivery. Excellent communication skills, clear evidence of working in partnership with multi-agencies, families and other key stakeholders will be essential to this role.
Participation in the on call system / sleepovers is also required. Applicants will require to hold a full driving licence with access to transport. An SVQ 3 in Social Care is required or a willingness to work towards it. We offer ongoing professional development, a first rate training programme, 37 days annual leave, incorporating public holidays, child care vouchers and a contributory pension scheme.
To apply please visit http://www.trfs.org.uk/careers/383_senior_support_worker and complete the online application form. The job description is also available at this link.
The closing date is 16 October 2015. Protection of vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration will be required for all successful candidates. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer Charity No: SC021621