Post: Coordinator
Hours: 39 per week
Location: Falkirk
Salary: £26,980 - £28,995 (Qualification Bar at £28,058) Per Annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to be part of their Care and Support Management Team within Falkirk. They provide high quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour, physical disabilities and mental health issues in their own homes.
The successful candidate will:
Be responsible for managing a number of 24 hour support services
Be experienced in enabling people to fulfil their potential
Have experience of motivating staff to support individuals to take positive risks
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the service
Develop professional working relationships with families and multi-disciplinary teams
Assist in the recruitment, induction and training of staff
Have a sound knowledge of the National Care Standards
Assist in meeting Care Inspection and SSSC standards
Have a minimum of five years experience in the Care and Support field
Have a minimum of two years experience of managing and supervising staff
Have a current driving licence and the use of a car for work purposes
Be competent in the use of software packages (Microsoft office etc)
Candidates should have relevant experience and qualification (SVQ 3 or above), recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council in the field of Care and Support, with a commitment to gaining SVQ4/Leadership and Management Award/PDA supervision. Placing on the scale will be dependant on whether a candidate has the relevant qualification as determined by the Scottish Social Services Council.
You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. The cost of membership (whether a new or existing member) is borne by you. If you are not already a member the cost will be £59, for existing members this will be £18.
The closing date for applications is 12 o'clock on Monday 05 September 2016. Interviews will be held on Monday, 12 September at their Head Office, Saltire Centre, Pentland Court, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2DA.
For further information and an application pack please click here. Alternatively, e-mail: [email protected] or telephone: 01592 632 577.
This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply. Please quote vacancy number 385.
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