Senior Support Worker

Here at the Richmond Fellowship Scotland we are currently looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker for our services in Newton Stewart!
Requirements
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Applicants will need at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care and already have or be willing to work towards your SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care to be considered for the Senior Support Worker role.
Please note that due to service requirements we can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid UK driving licence and access to their own cars. You will be paid for your travel during your shift and there is a fuel allowance of 45p per mile.
About the Role
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Our Senior Support Workers are classed as Front Line Management staff and as such your duties would fall under three specific areas as follows:
Staff Management:
-Coaching and mentoring front line staff while providing appropriate support including regular supervision.
-Identifying the training needs of your team and ensuring that this training is provided.
-Producing the monthly rota for your team, taking into account budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours whilst managing holiday cover and absence.
-Developing the ability of your team to produce accurate and effective support plans.
-Covering on-call shift work as and when needed.
Supported Individuals:
-Plan and facil...