Team Leader

28 days holiday entitlement

Job Description: Team Leader

Responsible to: Registered Care Manager

Responsible for: Team of Personal Assistants, team of Service Users

 

As one of Edinburgh’s leading providers of home care, Social Care Alba delivers a wide range of care services which help people to stay in their own homes for longer. We are looking for a Team Leader to join our exciting, friendly and dynamic team.

 

Key Responsibilities

Managing a staff team, including assisting with their:

• Learning & Development
• Recruitment & Induction
• Supervision & Performance
• Compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council

Managing a team of service users, including assisting with:

• Reviews and audits of support
• Assessments and personal plans
• Incidents, accidents, or complaints
• Ensuring the quality of care and support
• Effectively and efficiently handle all emergency on-call issues
• Compliance with the Care Inspectorate’s legislation and best practise
• Liaison with other professionals, such as Hospitals, G.P, Social Work, District Nurses and EHSCP

Managing workflow, including:

• Participating in the on-call rota
• Attending and contributing to meetings
• Updating electronic records including rotas
• Completing admin tasks on time, every time
• Participating in and contributing to the annual Improvement Plan

 

What we are looking for

Essential

·         Previous experience in a similar position, including conducting reviews, assessments and personal plans for Service Users, preparing and managing staff rotas, participating in the on-call rota

·         Previous experience in managing and supervising staff

·         Previous experience in providing support within a busy environment

·         SVQ3 in Social Services and Healthcare or an equivalent degree in Health or Social Care

·         Knowledge and understanding of risk management, health and safety and best practices within health & social care sector

·         Detail oriented, fast learner and an active listener to work under pressure

·         Self-motivated and able to work as part of a dynamic team with initiative

·         Good interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to communicate in excellent English across different audiences

·         Good accuracy, adaptability and attention to detail skills

·         Good I.T. skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

·         Excellent time management, planning and organising skills

·         Edinburgh based

Desirable

• SVQ4 or equivalent qualification in Management and Leadership

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, so we continue to invest in our staff to ensure you are happy, motivated, well-trained and supported.

·         Guaranteed hours

·         Competitive salary

·         Paid travel expenses to and from the clients

·         28 days paid holidays

·         Great employee benefits (such as Birthday surprises)

·         Full induction training

·         Participation to social occasions and events

·         Access to education and learning resources

·         Opportunities for career development

·         Employers contribution into your pension

·         Support and guidance from our friendly team

·         On-going support with paid specialist training

If you believe you are what we are looking for, you can start your online application by clicking on “Apply”. We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you’re looking for a rewarding and challenging career that makes a difference to people’s lives, then a career in care could be for you.

"The service means I can stay and live at home and not be living in a care home"

"If I didn't have the service, I wouldn't be able to stay at home"