Lead Practitioner

**Are you looking for a fresh challenge and a chance to increase your skillset and become a Team Leader? **If you have experience in Health & Social Care and are dedicated to providing first class care and support then this could be just what you are looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a can do attitude to join our fabulous #TeamBaxter on a full time, permanent basis as a **Lead Practitioner.**

**The Role**

Baxter View is a fast-paced specialist housing support service for adults with Autism and other complex needs service. Our large team provides 1:1 support to empower individuals to make choices, promote their independence and live a valued life.

Providing support to the Service Lead, you'll attend meetings and reviews as required, be involved in developing and improving our services, prepare personal plans, develop staff rotas and provide support to your teams. Part of your role will also include managing all elements of financial transactions and audits, supporting with care inspections and liaising with families. As a Lead Practitioner, you'll demonstrate great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and will lead and inspire colleagues to deliver the highest quality of care & support.

**What we need you to bring;**
- A proven track record of delivering high quality, person-centred support.
- Great written, verbal and listening skills.
- A proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, their families and other stakeholders.
- The ability to resolve conflict effectively.
- Working knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements relative to the post e.g. SSSC Codes of Practice, Care Inspectorate Standards, National Care Standards etc.
- A commitment to complete a PDA in Management, which is a requirement for the role.
- Awareness of health and safety policies and procedures.

**Shift Patterns**

The contracted hours will typically be worked between Monday to Friday; however, occasional evening and weekend work will be required. As a **Lead Practitioner**, you will also take part in formal on-call duties and may be required to pick up support shifts in an emergency.

**Do you have any questions? **To find out more, please contact **Siobhan Cameron on 01389743220.**

If you’re successful in joining our team, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and must be willing to work towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare and a PDA in management as required for SSSC registration. We will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us.