Professional Advisor Mental Health

Job Description: Professional Advisor Mental Health

Reports to: Care Manager

Responsible for: 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 Professional Advisor Mental Health to join our exciting, friendly and dynamic team.

 

Your role

Key responsibilities

Supporting the staff team, including assisting with:

●        Specialised Learning & Development

●        Spot checks and audit of staff practise

●        Mentorship & sharing of skills and knowledge

●        Compliance with the Care Inspectorate’s legislation and best practise

 

Supporting service users and their families, including assisting with:

●        Reviewing care and support service delivery

●        Reporting of incidents, accidents, or complaints

●        Dealing with medication related issues and audits

●        Ensuring high level of hygiene and infection control

●        Effectively and efficiently handle emergency on-call issues

●        Improving outcomes for those with mental health needs or life shortening conditions

●        Liaison with other professionals e.g. Hospitals, G.P, Social Work, District Nurses and EHSCP

●        Hospital and home-based assessments as well as designing specialised personal care plans

 

Managing workflow, including:

●        Participating in the on-call rota

●        Dealing with complaints and incidents

●        Updating service user and staff records

●        Attending and contributing to meetings

●        Completing admin tasks on time, every time

●        Improving relationships with CPNs, GP’s and other professionals

●        Keeping updated with relevant care legislation and SCA policies & procedures

●        Participating in and contributing to the Annual Improvement Plan, and business development

 

This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties. We will provide full training in line with regulatory requirements.

 

What we are looking for

Essential

·         Understanding and knowledge of all legislation related to the role and of best practices within health & social care

·         Detail oriented, easily adaptable 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 time management, planning and organising skills

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

·         Excellent understanding of health, wellbeing and infection control

·         Previous experience in a similar position

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Pharmacy

·         Edinburgh based

Desirable

·         Previous experience in the Health and Social Care sector

·         Qualification in a Health or Social Care specialism

 

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

·         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

 

Working with Social Care Alba

Indeed

"There is a great staff team who are keen to help a new member of staff integrate into the service."

Glassdoor

"Flexible hours, amazing colleagues, great investment in training and development, nice clients"

Google

"Excellent service and very friendly staff"

Care Inspectorate

“New care staff undertook comprehensive induction training which covered the key skills and knowledge required to provide care. They were supported well, being assigned a "buddy" and there was very regular contact and support from the team leaders.”

 

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