Service Leader Level 2

About the Role:

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate and professionally talented Service Leader to join our experienced, established and expanding management team in Glasgow.

As Service Leader you will lead and manage a team of 34 frontline staff, including an Advanced Support Worker, working to make a real difference to the lives of the 8 people we currently support with complex and profound learning and health care needs (including diabetes and complex epilepsy) and complex Autism, including dual diagnosis of mental health concerns to live independently in their own homes and access the local community. The people we support range vastly in age and have complex mobility, communication and dietary needs.

Good knowledge and experience of working with this client group in a supported living setting is essential, as is previous experience of managing services and teams within a social care setting. A nursing/clinical background is highly advantageous. A current driving license is essential.

The Service Leader will report to the Regional Manager and will be responsible for the daily management of services and their staff teams. They will be responsible for ensuring staff teams are suitably trained, well supported and supervised, having the tools to carry out their role to the best of their ability. They will also be responsible and accountable for the management of the services, ensuring that all aspects of support and service delivery is focused on meeting the needs and preferences of the people we support. This includes having involvement in the creation and auditing of care and support, risk assessments and other safe systems of work.

The closing date for applications is 26th October and interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 29th October.

About You:

The successful candidate will have effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. They will be responsible for working with both internal and external partners including other healthcare professionals and family members. He or she will also be committed to person-centred planning, supporting positive risk taking, positive behaviour support (PBS) and best practice for individual reviews.

The successful candidate will be required to register with the SSSC or NMC if they are not already registered or hold an appropriate registration. They will also be required to have or undertake a SVQ 4 or equivalent qualification to meet the conditions of their registration.

It is also important that you share our company values which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support.

In return, we offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in a friendly environment, personal achievement and the opportunity to develop your skills and career.

Working with Us:

In return, we offer you a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in a rewarding and enriching environment. We also offer the following;

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Retail discounts
• Leisure savings
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Employee of the month scheme
• We will also pay for your PVG

Community Integrated Care is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.