Senior Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Full time
About the Role

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with complex needs in a semi-secure setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Staff Management:
    • Coach and mentor front-line staff, providing regular supervision and support.
    • Identify training needs and ensure staff receive necessary training.
    • Participate in the management of the monthly rota, ensuring staff meet contracted hours and manage holiday cover and absence.
    • Develop staff skills to produce accurate and effective support plans.
    • Cover on-call shift work as needed.
  • Supported Individuals:
    • Plan and facilitate meetings with individuals and stakeholders to collate information for support plans.
    • Effectively match supported individuals to staff members, considering identified outcomes and goals.
    • Maintain good communication with stakeholders and families on behalf of the individuals we support.
    • Support staff to develop skills in managing individuals' health and well-being in line with PBS Support.
  • Organisational:
    • Liaise with external agencies, such as families or Social Work Services.
    • Ensure standards are met, including those set by the SSSC and Care Inspectorate, as well as The Richmond Fellowship Scotland's own standards.
    • Represent the values of The Richmond Fellowship Scotland when engaging with external agencies.
    • Contribute to service development and ensure staff awareness of service-specific goals.
Requirements
  • At least 2 years' experience supporting individuals in care.
  • SVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards it.
  • PVG checks will be required.
  • Registration with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services.
About Us

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity.



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