Service Supervisor - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Aberdeen City Council
Description
Job Description
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Location: Aberdeen City Wide
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
The successful candidate must be willing to commit to a 2 week rota and working every second weekend. Any candidate who cannot commit to a 2 week rota and working every second weekend will not be suitable for this position.
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
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
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 post holder is expected to demonstrate:
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 records including 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 for service users
An ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership, supervision, guidance and support 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 time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
The ability to work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and 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
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