Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional who is looking for a new challenge? You could be just who we’re looking for!
Role
As one of our Registered Managers, you’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated management team providing coaching and mentoring to our community support and two small housing support teams in West Dunbartonshire. Reporting to our Associate Director you’ll lead your services, ensuring the delivery of high quality support and be committed to the continuous improvement of it. You’ll also work in partnership with our Service Leads and Lead Practitioners within the branch to ensure consistency and sharing of good practice.
Our teams and the individuals we support
Our community support team provides support to 50 individuals who either live alone or with their carers or guardians from Balloch to Clydebank. In this service we provide smaller blocks of support during mornings, days and evenings ranging from helping with meals, medication and finances to supporting the individuals with their hobbies and interests within their communities.
Our two housing support teams support four individuals; one has his own tenancy and three ladies live together in a shared tenancy. In this service we provide 24/7 support with all aspects of daily living.
We have four dedicated Lead Practitioners overseeing these services that you will hold direct line management responsibility for. You will work together to ensure that our teams provide excellent person‑centred support and are encouraged to reach their full potential and live the life that they choose.
About You
What we need you to bring:
* A passion for delivering excellent person‑centred care and support
* A caring and professional attitude
* Great communication skills, both written and verbal
* A positive attitude to problem solving
* The ability to work on your own initiative
* Collaboration as a helpful, positive member of the team
* Confidence in the use of computers
* Excellent language and numeracy skills
* Planning, organising and time‑management skills
* The ability to respond flexibly to emerging and changing circumstances
* A driving licence and access to your own vehicle
* SCQF level 9 and PDA in management (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
* Meaningful work that feels like a passion
* Make a difference in your local community
* Culture of empowering colleagues and teamwork
* No uniform; casual clothes
* Funding up to £500 towards driving lessons
* Reimbursement of yearly SSSC registration fees
* Access to funded qualifications through our SQA‑approved, award‑winning Training Academy
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
* Recommend‑a‑colleague bonus scheme
* Long service awards
* 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
* 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
* Family‑friendly leave options including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
* Access to discounts (cinema, gym memberships, holidays, shopping, etc.)
Shift Patterns
Shift patterns will usually be Monday‑Friday, but you may need to be flexible to work evenings and weekends. On‑call duties on a rotational basis are also required.
Legal and Compliance
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with training support. If you’re successful, you will need to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment.
Applicants who have spent more than 12 months outside the UK (excluding certain listed countries) within the last 10 years and are over 18 will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant authorities as part of pre‑employment checks.
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