Team Leader - Tayview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced care / support practitioner, to line manage our team of Support Workers within our fabulous residential service based in Perth.At Tayview in Upper Springland we support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and sensory impairment, to live independently within accommodation on site.

For the people we support, this is home.

Our days are filled with fun, with a focus on activities on site and in the community, from one-one support including outings, to therapeutic hydrotherapy pool sessions.

Our service prides itself on being customer led.Our closeknit management team, help our support staff to provide 24-hour support 7 days a week, and they require another motivated and enthusiastic leader to join the team.Maybe you are an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with transferable experience, looking to advance your career?Are you who we are looking for?About the RoleYou will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a large team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual needs , wants and aspirations.

As a Team Leader you will occasionally work on the floor delivering direct care including medication administration, personal care and moving and assisting.

Meaning it's not all about paperwork, you still get occasional hands-on practice.A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team.

You will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role.Hours - We have a set shift pattern, 37 hours per week on a 4 week rolling rota, so you always know when you are working.

Working a mix of early and late shifts, some weekends and on call, which are planned in advance, enabling you to plan life outside of your work responsibilities.Location - Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQ Please note that our vacanciesdo not qualifyfor Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term,please do not apply.

If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits : Competitive salary - £32,391.00 per annum (£16.79 per hour).We offer a fully funded SVQ - a qualification which is yours for life.32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.Free PVG checks throughout your employment.Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.Cycle to work scheme.24 / 7 employee assistance programme.Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discountsFor more information on this role, you can contact using reference CS We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General InformationCapability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.

We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.

We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.A copy of Capability Scotland's Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below.

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