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Job Title

Team Leader

Band: L3B1

Reporting to

Care Manager

Job Location

Edinburgh

Working Hours

40 hours per week (Full time)

Contract Type

Permanent or Fixed Term

Position Type

Full time or Part Time

Salary

£23,000 to £27,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Qualifications

Required:  Degree or equivalent in a Health or Social Care specialism

Preferred: SVQ 4 or equivalent in Management and Leadership

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

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 e.g.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

SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE:

·         Good — l.T. skills and knowledge

·         Good - People management and leadership

·         Good - Risk management & health and Safety

·         Good - Communication across different audiences

·         Good - Ability to work independently with initiative

·         Good — Time management, planning, and organising

·         Good - Understanding of all legislation related to the role

·         Good — Understanding of best practise within health & social care

YOUR INDUCTION:

·         Read and understood all company policies and procedures

·         Completed all allocated training courses and evidence your competency

·         Registered with the SSSC and provided proof of ongoing “Right to Work in the UK”

·         Evidenced skills, knowledge, good judgment and initiative

·         Shown support and mentorship to colleagues

·         Have been assessed by colleagues and service users as competent

·         Evidenced your ongoing contribution to the running of the company

ASSESSING YOUR PERFORMANCE - You will meet your manager every 4 to 6 weeks where they will check:

·         That your induction has been completed on time

·         Feedback from service users and staff

·         That you are up to date on all allocated tasks

·         Sickness, absence as well as holidays taken or due

·         You have completed all allocated training and read all company policies and procedures

YOUR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT - After induction, your learning and development plan will include:

·         Year 1 — Intermediate level qualifications and skills 10 key areas

·         Year 2 — If not already achieved an SVQ 4 or equivalent in management and leadership

·         Year 3 — Expert level qualifications and skills in 3 areas of your choice

SALARY REVIEWS - Each Job Role has 3 Bands which we review every April.  To move between bands your performance review must be positive, and your skills and knowledge must meet the following criteria.

·         Band 1:  Starting salary for those new to the role

·         Band 2:  SVQ 4 or equivalent in Management and Leadership, plus 1 years’ experience

·         Band 3:  Relevant Degree and training specific to the job role, plus 2 years’ experience

CAREER PROGRESSION - You can apply for promotion at any time subject to being skilled, knowledgeable, and competent to undertake the new role.  You can be considered for either:

·         Professional Advisor

·         Deputy Care Manager

RESOURCES — These websites are useful in building knowledge and understanding of this role.

·         The Care Inspectorate

·         Care Inspectorate Hub

·         The Scottish Social Services Council

LEGISLATION - This role requires you to:

·         Join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

·         Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), NMC or HCPC

·         Abide by the SSSC codes of practise for Social Service Workers

This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. Consequently, post holders will be required to carry out any other duties to the equivalent level that are necessary to fulfil the

purpose of the job, and to respond positively to changing legislation and business needs.