Service Supervisor - Fergus House - Bon Accord Care

Job Description

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Location:  Fergus House,

Duration:  Permanent, 2 x Part- Time (36 hours)

Job Purpose:

Throughout Aberdeen city you will lead and participate in the provision of a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will contribute to the organisation and development of the team and service to promote good outcomes for service users and their carers.

 

Requirements

Qualification required by SSSC SVQ 3 (no registration requirement for OTA staff)

Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a scheme member

To have registered or undertaken registration with the SSSC where applicable

PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards

 

Responsibilities

The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way

The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate recordsincluding risk assessments and support plans

The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff,carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes forservice users

An ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership, supervision, guidance andsupport to other members of staff

The ability to provide personal care to a range of people with support needs

The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same timerecognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager

The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the managementand administration of service users’ medication

The ability to meet deadlines

Basic IT skills including the use of smart phones and Ipad’s/Microsoft word

The ability to move and handle both people and objects in a safe manner

 

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details