At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic care team and ensure top-quality support for service users.
- Company: Join Social Care Alba, a leading home care provider in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, travel expenses, bonuses, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in a similar role and SVQ 4 in Health or Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As one of Edinburgh’s leading providers of home care, Social Care Alba delivers a wide range of care services which help people to stay in their own homes for longer. We are looking for a Care Team Leader to join our exciting and dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Managing a staff team, including assisting with Learning & Development, Recruitment & Induction, and Supervision & Performance
- Ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council
- Managing a team of service users, including reviewing and auditing support, assessing and planning personal plans, and handling incidents, accidents, or complaints
- Ensuring the quality of care and support
- Effectively and efficiently handling all emergency on‑call issues
- Maintaining compliance with Care Inspectorate legislation and best practice
- Liaising with other professionals such as hospitals, G.P., social work, district nurses, and EHSCP
- Participating in the on‑call rota
- Attending and contributing to meetings
- Updating electronic records, including rotas
- Completing administrative tasks on time, every time
- Participating in and contributing to the annual Improvement Plan
Qualifications
- 2 years or more experience in a similar role
- SVQ 4 or equivalent in Health or Social Care
Skills
- IT skills and knowledge
- People management and leadership
- Risk management & health and safety
- High standard of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently with initiative
- Time management, planning, and organising
- Understanding of all legislation related to the role
- Understanding of best practice within health & social care
Benefits
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- Travel expenses
- Welcome bonus
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Training, qualifications, mentorship programme and more
- Guaranteed hours
- Great employee benefits
- Your own Buddy to support you
- Access to our mentorship program
- Opportunities for career development
- Participation to social occasions and events
- Access to education and learning resources
- On‑going support with paid specialist training
Care Team Leader employer: Social Care Alba
As a Personal Assistant in our care team, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated workforce that truly values the dignity and well-being of our service users. We offer a supportive work culture with ongoing training opportunities, including access to SVQ qualifications, ensuring your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in people's lives. With benefits like paid travel expenses, generous holiday entitlement, and a friendly team environment, we strive to create an excellent workplace for those passionate about care.
