Team Leader - Wallace Court

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced care/support practitioner, to line manage our team of Support Workers within our fabulous residential service based in Elderslie. At Wallace Court we support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory impairment, to live independently within their private accommodation on site. For the people we support, this is home. Our days are filled with laughter, with a focus on activities on site and externally, from football day trips to visits from traveling zoo’s, our service prides itself on being customer led.

Our closeknit team of Team Leaders, help our support staff to provide 24-hour support 7 days a week, and they require a motivated and enthusiastic leader to join the team. Maybe you are an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with transferable experience, looking to advance your career.

You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs wants and aspirations. As a Team Leader you will occasionally work on the floor delivering direct care including medication administration, personal care and moving and assisting. Meaning it’s not all about paperwork, you still get some hands on practice.

A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role.

We have a set shift pattern, 39 hours per week, typically 5/7 on a 4-week rota so you always know when you are working; early, back and late shifts, as well as weekends and on call, which is planned in advance, enabling you to plan life outside of work responsibilities.

• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme
• £600 Refer a Friend & much more
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment
  
  Up to 3 x annual salary death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
• Competitive salary - £34,142.00 per annum (£16.79 per hour)
• Fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life
• Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits

Benefits are subject to contractual terms.