Assistant Service Cooordintor

Service:
Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disability Service

Based:
Dumfries

Contract Permanent

At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for an Assistant Service Coordinator to help make a positive impact for people, provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Coordinator with Turning Point Scotland where no two days are the same!

• Provide support andassistanceto people we supportin accordance withtheir support plans and the service aims.
• Assist the Service Manager and Service Coordinator to direct and manage the day-to-day operations within the service and to provide line management support to the staff team.
• Devise, review and update support plans, record events and observations and keep appropriate recordsasrequiredin the service.
• Manage and supervise smaller teams on aday-to-daybasis providing guidance,instruction and direction.
• Work flexibly around the needs of the service.

You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills and experience to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.

We are values driven services supporting people with Learning & Physical disabilities to live asindependentlyaspossiblein their own homesand achievepersonaloutcomes that matter most to them.

Our approach is person centred and empowering, focussing on strengths, choice & dignity while helping individuals overcome challenges and livefulfillinglives.

Where there is a requirement for sleepover shifts, you will receive, on top of your £15.62 ph, an additional £100.80 for every sleepover shift you work!

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the salary scale points.

Due to the location of services, a driving license and car are essential.

Please note that IT skills arerequiredfor all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates willbe required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

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Turning Point Scotland have
Platinum accreditation
in
Investors in People
. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? Yes. Does the post include personal care? Yes. Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? Yes. Will the service users be involved in this process? No.

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on .