Trainee Team Leader

VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.

Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential.

VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services.

Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

As a Trainee Team Leader with VSA you will placed on a extensive development programme where full support and mentoring will be provided to allow you to gain the necessary experience and skills to become a fully qualified Team Leader. You will be trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of Support Workers, as well as confidently take responsibility for staffing, planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans under the guidance of the on-site Team Leaders and managers. This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give you real scope to make a difference to the lives of our residents, along with plenty of training and development opportunities.

VSA is as an Investor in People Platinum Accredited Employer and we are committed and proud to invest in our staff to ensure that our team can deliver outstanding care for the vulnerable people who use our services.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for that next step in their Career Journey within Health and Social Care.

**About You**:
You will have previous experience in the provision of care and support within the workplace and a genuine enthusiasm to help enhance the lives of our residents. In addition, you will have a working knowledge of the SSSC Codes of Practice, have the ability to work on your own initiative and be a good communicator and organiser.

**Hours: 39 hours per week**

**Rota Pattern: 7 day rolling rota, working a mix of earlies/lates and **weekend shifts.**

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**Salary/Rate: £11.94 per hour (unqualified) leading to £13.59 per hour **once qualified**

**We offer our Staff fantastic benefits including**:

- **Company pension**:

- **Employee assistance programme**:

- **Generous annual leave**:

- **Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA**:

- **Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes**:

- **Access to our employee discount scheme**

To be considered, you must hold an SCQF Level 6 (Equivalent SVQ 2) in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake an SCQF Level 7 (Equivalent SVQ 3) along with a Professional Development Award in Supervision.

**Purpose of Job**:
To coordinate and contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements, monitoring the effective use of staffing resources.

**Main Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Promoting and utilising ways of communicating effectively with individual staff members and service users on a wide range of matters including those of a complex or sensitive nature, progressing issues arising from the communication process where appropriate.
- Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports (both manual and computerized) to meet agreed standards in line with administrative, regulatory and management purposes.
- Monitoring the provision of a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety and security procedures, including medication administration, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognized and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practice which promotes well-being, choice, giving people dignity, and treating them with respect.
- Encouraging and supporting service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if applicable, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Supporting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Performing the role of key worker for the service user.
- Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
- Supporting service users in accessing and using services and facilities, assisting them to obtain advice in relation to financial matters if appropriate. Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
- Supporting service users and staff appropri