Assistant Manager - Bon Accord Care - Fergus House

Job Description

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Location: Fergus House
Status: Permanent Full Time

Job Purpose:
Throughout Aberdeen city you will lead, manage and supervise a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will lead and develop a team and service to promote good outcomes for service users and their carers

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Qualification required by SSSC or ability and willingness to work towards as role required

SVQ Level 4 management qualification or equivalent as role required

PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards as role required

Registration with relevant professional body

PVG registration

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:

The Health and Social Care Sector and the principles of providing care and support

Current relevant legislation and best practice

Assessments, reviews and support planning to ensure person centred outcomes

Leadership, management and supervision

Organisational and Planning Skills

Office procedures including administration and using computer packages

The needs of service users who require care and support; specifically recognising their need for dignity, respect and promotion of independent living

The range of services and resources available in order to improve outcomes for service users 

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details