Advert Support Supervisor - Care & Support Services (16/800) (Fixed Term) Dumfries and Galloway, One vacancy Upper Nithsdale region £32,475 - £34,632 £35,535 - £38,031 Reporting to the Area Manager you will be responsible for the effective management and supervision of Care and Support Workers, providing high quality care at home services within available resources which meet the Health & Social Care Standards It is essential that you have experience of working with customers/public and experience of supervising and supporting staff with an ability to develop an effective team working by influencing and leading staff. An awareness of and the ability to promote partnership working across health and social care settings are also essential, as are IT skills. Effective communication, organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise your own workload; good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Band 8 - SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years work experience in Health and Social Care, as are experience of recruitment, induction, training, and staff development processes along with those relating to maximising attendance, risk assessment and health and safety. Band 7 - SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years work experience in Health and Social Care, with a willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. This post is fixed term for up to 1 year. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post. Advert cont You will be required to participate in a shift pattern, including weekends and public holidays and be available on standby duties as part of a rota with other colleagues. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information please contact: Nicola Bryson, Nicola.Bryson@dumgal.gov.uk Tel 07392126240 Debbie Gracie, Debbie.Gracie@dumgal.gov.uk Tel 07786312330 Jennifer Scobie, Jennifer.scobie@dumgal.gov.uk Tel 07721113170