About us
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and inspire others along the way?
Do you have a passion for leadership, the ability to motivate and support others, and the drive to collaborate with a team dedicated to providing exceptional care? If so, we want to hear from you!
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Female Supervisor* to join our dedicated team in our Housing Support Service based in Aberdeen. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of our service, providing high-quality support to adults with complex needs, while leading a compassionate and dynamic team committed to making a real difference.
About the Role
As a Supervisor at Sense Scotland, you will take a leading role in guiding a dedicated team of staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the people we support. Your responsibilities will include providing regular supervision, coaching, and monitoring to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, in line with our core values.
You will be integral to the support planning process, regularly reviewing and adapting care plans in collaboration with individuals, their families, and the wider Sense Scotland team. Building strong relationships with the management team, families, and other professionals is key to our approach to care, and your ability to engage with a range of stakeholders will be key.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and flexible leader to join our management team. In this role, you will have direct line management responsibility for two services in the Northfield area of Aberdeen, overseeing two staff teams.
You will support two individuals who are deaf and have learning disabilities, ensuring they live fulfilling lives and enjoy activities of their choice such as swimming, bowling, cycling, discos, and more, while also introducing new opportunities tailored to their interests.
Please note: This is a driver essential role, and only applicants with a full UK manual or automatic driving licence will be considered.
What the role involves:
* Managing and supporting two staff teams across the services.
* Working a variety of shift patterns, including early shifts (7 hours), back shifts with sleepovers, and 24-hour shifts with sleepovers. Flexibility to work weekdays, nights, and weekends is essential.
* Spending one day per week in our Ellon office to complete management tasks such as paperwork, supervisions, rotas, and team meetings.
* Participating in the on-call rota as part of the management team.
What we’re looking for:
* A strong leader with excellent communication skills.
* Someone passionate about enabling people to live their best lives and explore new experiences.
* Flexibility and commitment to working across varied shifts and locations.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure high-quality care and support for the people we support, meeting their individual needs.
Lead by example, offering supervision, coaching, and on-shift training to staff.
Guide staff to deliver a flexible, person-centred service for the people we support and their families.
Manage staffing rotas, adjusting as needed for changes in the people we support or staff requirements.
Oversee the implementation and regular updating of individual support plans.
Maintain accurate records and staff attendance, ensuring compliance with standards.
Support staff in their professional development and ensure they have the skills needed for person-centred care.
*This is a Female Supervisor role and for this position, female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
About you
You will have significant experience working directly with individuals who have complex care and communication needs. You’re a natural leader who can motivate and guide colleagues, always striving to deliver person-centred care and set a strong example of best practices in social care.
This role could be perfect for you if:
* SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and be in a position to work towards an SVQ3 as determined by the SSSC
* You hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
* You are flexible, able to work across a range of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
* You possess strong IT and organisational skills to manage office tasks efficiently.
* You have a deep understanding and experience of person-centred practice.
* You are skilled in coaching and mentoring colleagues to foster their development.
* You have exceptional communication skills, especially in conveying complex and sensitive information.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a key player in a team dedicated to improving lives, apply now and join us in making a meaningful difference.
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Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here .