Locations
North Lanarkshire, Wishaw, Cumbernauld, Motherwell
Service Name
North Lanarkshire Service
Type of service
Learning Disabilities and Forensic
Job Type
Assistant Service Co-ordinator
Hours of work
Full time
Salary
£29,299 - £32,405
Job Description
Post: Assistant Service Co-ordinator
Service: Learning Disabilities
Based: North Lanarkshire
Hours: Full Time (37 Hours)
Salary: £29,299 - £32,405 (£ £16.84 per hour)
Contract Permanent
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At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for an Assistant Service Coordinator to help make a positive impact for people, encouraging them to fulfil their lives with exciting and fun activities, pursue their hobbies and passions & creating memorable experiences.
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Coordinator with Turning Point Scotland where no two days are the same
As an Assistant Service Co-ordinator, you will:
* Provide support and assistance to people we support in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
* Assist the Service Manager and Service Co-ordinator to direct and manage the day-to-day operations within the service and to provide line management support to the staff team.
* Devise, review and update support plans, record events and observations and keep appropriate records as required in the service.
* Manage and supervise smaller teams on a day to day basis providing guidance, instruction and direction.
About You
You will have experience of learning disabilities, forensic supports, coaching and developing staff. Using your direct professional experience of supporting people in social care you will have a genuine commitment to support people to live their best lives. You will be supported by an incredibly approachable management team, allowing you to expand on your existing knowledge whilst developing new skills. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.
If you do not currently have your SVQ L3 in Health & Social Care, we will help support you through this.
About Us – North Lanarkshire Service
The North Lanarkshire service predominantly provides self-directed support, which allows individuals to have and use their own budgets which has been personally allocated to help people with a variety of needs including physical and/or learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Additionally, we support people who may have complex support needs and/or forensic histories.
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.
TurningPoint Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
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Job Description
Person Specification
Benefits package
Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.
* Comprehensive Induction
* 123 Learning and development courses
* 29 eLearning courses
* Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
* Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
* Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
* Wide range of family friendly policies
* 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.
Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
Yes
Does the post include personal care?
Yes
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
Yes
Will the service users be involved in this process?
No
Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on