Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent Assistant Manager position within the Learning Disability Day Support Service covering the Community Inclusion Team. The post will be 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a set shift pattern. There is an office base in Livingston, with requirement to access in week on various occasions. This post is Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under PVG 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 a formal offer of employment by West Lothian Council.
Responsibilities
* The Community Inclusion Team is a community-based day service for adults with a Learning Disability that operates across West Lothian Communities. The successful applicant will lead the staff team on a full time, permanent basis to develop and deliver a stimulating individual outcome focused service in line with West Lothian Council and Care Inspectorate guidance, policy & procedure, as well as National Strategies.
* Support individuals through face to face contact, to access a range of community based meaningful, needs led activities meeting individual outcomes.
* Scoping local communities for opportunities and supporting suitable volunteer opportunities would be a significant advantage.
* Essential experience includes working in management teams supporting adults with a Learning Disability and knowledge of care and support planning.
Qualifications
* Evidence of scoping local communities for opportunities and supporting suitable volunteer opportunities would be a significant advantage.
* You must hold a minimum of HNC Social Care & SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
* You must have a proven record of managing a team within the sector and extensive experience of supporting adults with a Learning Disability, ideally within the day support service.
Requirements
* The post will be 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a set shift pattern.
* You must be able to meet the essential criteria and communicate with a wide variety of people both verbally and in writing, remain calm under pressure and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
* Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults; PVG Scheme obligations apply prior to a formal offer of employment.
Location
Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
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