Team Leader; Care

Do you share our passion for providing those within our care with the best of lives? Do you possess proven experience in the health and social care sector and are looking for an opportunity to use your skills in a leadership role? If so, why not join our dedicated and enthusiastic staff team at VSA@Home, based right in the heart of Aberdeen city.

In this challenging and rewarding post, you will co‑ordinate and contribute to the provision of an effective and professional service to meet the needs of those using our services whilst monitoring the effective use of staffing resources.

To be considered, you must hold an SCQF Level 6 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake an SCQF Level 7 along with a Professional Development Award in Supervision, if you do not already hold it. You will have previous experience in the provision of care and of coordinating activities within the workplace and a genuine enthusiasm to help enhance the lives of our residents.

In addition, you will have a working knowledge of the SSSC Codes of Practice, have the ability to work on your own initiative and be a good communicator and organiser. You must be a driver, own your vehicle and have the ability to add business cover to your insurance.

Hours:

39 hours per week (Permanent) MUST drive and have own car.

Rota:
Rolling rota over 7 days which will include a mixture of early shifts, late shifts and weekends on a rota basis.

Salary: £15.46hr (unqualified) up to £15.98hr (Qualified)

We offer our Team Leaders fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme – Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
• Access to our employee discount scheme

To coordinate and contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements, monitoring the effective use of staffing resources.

• Promoting and utilising ways of communicating effectively with individual staff members and service users on a wide range of matters including those of a complex or sensitive nature, progressing issues arising from the communication process where appropriate.
• Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports (both manual and computerized) to meet agreed standards in line with administrative, regulatory and management purposes.
• Monitoring the provision of a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety and security procedures, including medication administration, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
• Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practice which promotes well‑being, choice, giving people dignity, and treating them with respect.
• Encouraging and supporting service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if applicable, with reference to the risk assessment process.
• Supporting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
• Performing the role of key worker for the service user.
• Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
• Supporting service users in accessing and using services and facilities, assisting them to obtain advice in relation to financial matters if appropriate. Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
• Supporting service users and staff appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
• Participating in the selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.
• Allocating work to teams and individuals to meet agreed operational objectives, ensuring staffing levels are…