Service Leader Level 3 - Scotland

Community Integrated Care•Elgin, IL

6d•$35,125•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, dedicated to enriching the lives of people with diverse care needs. They provide innovative and bespoke care services across England and Scotland, guided by the principles of choice, dignity, and respect, and a vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and a strategy of ‘Best Lives Possible’. The organization is committed to pioneering new ways of delivering social care and has received numerous awards. They focus on their people, investing in their Support Workers through competitive pay, recognition, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development. The charity provides comprehensive training, support, and personal protective equipment, with opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Experience working in a health or social care setting.
Previous experience of managing services and teams within a social care setting is essential.
Proven commitment to values-driven support approaches such as Personalised Care, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Active Support Model.
Ability to effectively communicate, assess need, understand positive risk taking and to create dynamic plans.
Ability to audit and manage quality assurance systems.
Understanding the principles of strong resource management.
Required to register with the SSSC if not already registered or hold an appropriate registration.
Required to have or undertake an SVQ 4 or equivalent qualification to meet the conditions of their registration.
Comfortable using basic IT systems.
Hold a professional qualification in Health and Social Care, i.e. Nurse, Social Worker, SVQ Level 3 plus supervisory units (Scotland) / Care Management Level 3 (England).
Patience
Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
A strong work ethic
Reliability
Honesty
Determination
A problem solver
Resilience

Nice To Haves

Learning disability nursing and managerial background.

Responsibilities

Management of a service in Elgin supporting 17 individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs.
Oversight of the service to assist individuals in achieving the “Best Life Possible”, ensuring their voice is central to their support.
Building excellent working relationships with key partners, including people supported, their loved ones, professional colleagues from Health and Social Work Teams, and internal departments.
Centering the service around a Personalised Care, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Active Support Model.
Potentially working flexibly, including the development of other services in nearby locations.
Potentially supporting other services and Service Leaders at times.
Working closely with the Regional Manager for guidance and support.
Effectively communicating, assessing need, understanding positive risk-taking, and creating dynamic plans.
Auditing and managing quality assurance systems.
Understanding the principles of strong resource management.
Holding strong accountability within their services and reporting directly to the Regional Manager.
Leading an engaged and motivated team to change lives and deliver person-centred outcomes.
Driving performance, setting the pace and direction within services.
Promoting a positive and passionate culture.
Ensuring services are appropriately and effectively resourced.

Benefits

Salary of £35,125 per year
Work doing the things you enjoy
Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
Managed by supportive senior leaders
Save 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
We will pay for your DBS / PVG
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
Financial Hardship Fund
Investment in your wellbeing