Social Care Team Facilitator

Location: City of Edinburgh

Social Care Team Facilitator

Location:

Edinburgh, EH11 4EP

Salary: £28,961 per annum + Additional on call payment (pay award pending)

Contract:

Full time, Permanent

Hours:

39 hours per week – Hybrid role combining practice leadership, team management, and direct support
This role is to support Lauren and her team in her Morningside flat.
Lauren is looking to get back to her favourite activities including going for long walks, listening to music and visiting museums, and trips to cafes for lunch or coffee!
To assist Lauren to achieve her goals we have created a unique role for a dedicated person to develop and enhance Lauren's support.
To really get to know Lauren you will split your time between providing direct support and carrying out the management responsibilities for the team.
This will include practice leadership, auditing and implementing new strategies.
Lauren needs an active staff team that won't shy from a good brisk walk, that can be upbeat and able cook. Lauren needs staff who understand the importance of structure, routine, and communication aids to help her navigate her day.
Lauren needs someone who can help her feel secure if situations become stressful whilst helping her promote her independence and expand her horizons.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
Are you a driven and motivated individual who enjoys new and unique challenges
Do you have the passion and drive to lead a team of frontline staff to support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, live the life they choose and become an inclusive member within their own community
If so, there has never been a better time to apply!
Enable is a dynamic and vibrant social care organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for motivated and driven individuals to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
About You
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
 
* Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
 
* Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
 
* Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
 
* The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.
 
* Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.
 
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.
 
* SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
 
* Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
 
* Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
 
* Epilepsy awareness
 
* Moving and Handling
 
* First Aid
 
* Safety Interventions
 
* Positive Behaviour Support
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
 
* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
 
* Employee Assistance Programme
 
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* * Season Ticket Loans
* * Blue Light Card
 
* Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.
Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note:

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

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