At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in various settings, promoting independence and high-quality care.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities, fully funded qualifications, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with excellent career progression potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Senior Social Care Worker - Supervisors are responsible for providing support to individuals in a variety of settings ensuring a high standard of service delivery of support to individuals to live well through their own strengths, skills, community, personal gifts and people who play a key role in their life. The Senior Social Care Worker - Supervisor role includes ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support in accordance with relevant legislation and national guidance associated with the service.
You will be responsible for providing person‑centred support and maintaining a positive ethos that promotes people's independence within their personal capabilities and outcomes. This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role.
The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Additional Information:
- The grade of this post is I/J
- This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
- Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
- Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
- The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
- We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick, Shetland.
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor - Children's Residential - Children's Social Work - SIC08849 in Lerwick employer: Shetland Islands Council
Join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to fostering the growth and development of children in our Early Learning and Childcare settings. Our organisation prioritises employee well-being with flexible working hours, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture that values each individual's contributions. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on young lives while advancing your career.
