Team Leader - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - A-ND

A-ND

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Team Leader (Daycare of Children) Job Specification

Registered Scottish Charity No:
SC0074214

HOURS:
Full Time 37.5 hrs per week, permanent.

Part-time will be considered.

(37.5 hours per week over 7 days, inclusive of evening and weekend working between the hours of 7am & 9pm)

BASE: 33-35 Carnie Drive, Aberdeen, AB25 3AN

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Regional Manager

SALARY:
Between £26,380 & £28,507 per annum based on experience and qualifications

CLOSING DATE:
Wednesday 5th June 2024

INTERVIEW DATE:
TBCbut will be held at 33-35 Carnie Drive, Aberdeen
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General Purpose

The person in the role of Team Leader will be a key member of the A-ND's Leadership Team and contribute to the wider leadership of the organisation.

To support the Regional Manager, manage and co-ordinate high quality operational activities in accordance with A-ND strategic objectives and achieve best outcomes with and for our children, young people, adults and families.

To support the Regional Manager with the management and support of our operational teams providing support to our Playscheme, Afterschool Club and any additional services, ensuring the provision of high quality, stimulating and safe environments for autistic and neurodivergent people from the age of 4 upwards.

To represent A-ND and our services positively and professionally to a variety of stakeholders and partners.

The person in the role of Team Leader will support the Regional Manager with the management and support of our operational teams who will be providing direct support as part of our Daycare of Children Services ensuring the provision of high quality, stimulating and safe environments for autistic and neurodivergent people from the age of 4 upwards.

The person in the role of Team Leader will regularly represent A-ND and our services positively and professionally internally and externally to a variety of stakeholders and partners.

Main

Responsibilities:

To register with the SSSC as appropriate and maintain post-registration training and learning log to meet ongoing registration requirements.

To support the Regional Manager with the management and coordination of the referral and selection process for individuals and services.

To support the implementation of appropriate and personalised Personal plans for people we support, ensuring they are at the centre and involved in decisions about their own support.

To support, implement, monitor and report on Outcomes Star for the people we support and wider service.

To provide direct one to one and group support to autistic and neurodivergent people and their families.

To ensure individuals using our services are enabled to enhance their social interaction, communication, and independence skills, supporting the effective monitoring, evaluation and evidencing of outcomes.

To support the Regional Manager with the organisation and deployment of operational staff, providing quality and appropriate support, in line with Service Level Agreements.

To support the Regional Manager with the effective management of operational staff, including practice conduct, absence, support and supervision, and regular team meetings.

To provide on-call support to operational staff, fully taking part in the organisations on-call out of hours rota.

To support operational staff to understand and follow policies, procedures, CI Quality Framework and SSSC Codes of Practice.

To work positively and effectively with other members of the team and liaise effectively with families, agencies, colleagues, stakeholders and partners.

To provide representation for individuals using our services at formal meetings and reviews.

To represent A-ND, with the support of the Regional Manager, at planning meetings with Local Authority representatives, promoting positive professional and public awareness of our services and organisation.

To ensure individuals using our services are involved in service delivery and design.

To support the planning, designing and management of outings and activities for individuals using our services.

To ensure agreed standards of service delivery, policies and procedures follow relevant legislation, CI Quality Framework, National Care Standards and purchaser requirements.

To review and implement risk assessments and management strategies for operational services in line with the organisation and Regional Manager.

To support staff and the organisation implement and work towards the strategic plan and service specific OKR's (Objective & Key Results).

To undertake any other tasks as may be reasonably requested and required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
SVQ 3 in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care or equivalent, as defined by the SSSC. Or a willingness & ability to achieve.

Relevant children and young people training / qualification, as defined by the SSSC for children and young people day care services.

Desirable
SVQ 4 in Health and Soci