About The Role
We are looking for experienced care team leader to join a core team supporting an individual in their own flat at our residential service in Doune.
Position:Team Leader - Adult Supported Living
Location:Deanston, Doune (FK16)
Hours:Full time, a minimum of 2 shifts per week
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
About the person you will support
He likes to be busy all day and has visited lots of places all over Scotland. Loves going on holidays including wee caravan trips. Driving will be a key part of the role as they have their own car for transport. In addition, he likes:
* Bowling
* Early mornings (my team start at 6am – 6pm)
* Arts and crafts
* Eating out
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
You will need to be adaptable, flexible, with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. It is essential:
* To hold an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
* Have previous experience supporting people with challenging behavior and/or learning disabilities
* Hold a valid driving licence
Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.
‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’
The role
* To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
* Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
* Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
* General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
* As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
What we can offer:
Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
Employee Voicewe hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us
*subject to eligibility & criteria
About The Service
A stunning manor situated in the picturesque village of Deanston, Doune. The service benefits from large grounds on the edge of the village, close to local amenties.
The service offers a high standard off nursing care and supports people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs including challenging behaviour.
The home provides 3 individual and independent suites accommodating up to 6 in each, with a further two studio apartments on the ground floor.
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