November 8, 2024

Care Support Scotland

Penicuik

OTHER & FULL TIME

Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker at Care Support Scotland
Post: Senior Support Worker
Service: Pentland House,Penicuik Hours: Full Time – 36h p/w Shifts: Various – Rota Basis Salary: £13.75 p/h Contract: Permanent
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness and Older People services.
Why work with us?
We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:

6% employer pension contribution
Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)
Enhanced Sick Pay
Fully funded qualifications
Career development and progression opportunities

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a hard working and experienced support worker who is interested in progressing in their career and taking on additional responsibilities, or a senior support worker looking to take on a new challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about a career in social care who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. Our mission is to provide positive, life changing support, delivered by inspiring, professional staff.
Role and Responsibilities:

Apply your knowledge of best practice, codes of practice and current regulations in the social care sector and ensure the provision of a high quality and socially inclusive service
Manage and co-produce support plans and contribute to support reviews
Assist Service Managers and Team Leaders with service referrals and staff interviewing & selection procedures
Take on the role of shift leader in the absence of the Service Manager
Assist in managing a team of Support Workers by reviewing the delivery of support and ensure staff are following the correct policy and procedures.

Essential experience, qualifications and skills:

Experience of providing support to people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health, and drug and alcohol use.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment which requires a dynamic approach to problem solving.
SVQ3 in Social Care or willing to work towards.
SSSC registered or willing to become so.
Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships within our community and with colleagues.
An understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries.

Desired experience, qualifications and skills:

Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
Networking and skills making meaningful connections
Awareness around Trauma Informed Practice
ASSIST/Mental Health First Aid trained
Naloxone trained
Knowledge and understanding of the causes of homelessness, substance use and mental health including Attachment Theory and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Understanding of services that support homelessness, substance use and mental health.
Experience in line managing a team.

PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits: