We have a fantastic opportunity within The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for a Team Manager within our Highland services!As the Team Manager, you will be responsible for creating effective relationships with stakeholders, as well as ensuring The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is effectively represented within key partnership forums.
You will contribute to the strategic development and management of existing services, ensuring they meet and exceed regulatory requirements, while assisting the Area Manager to develop and implement strategic planning in line with the programme of continual development in both practice and policy.
We currently deliver services to adults with a wide range of support needs include, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, Complex Needs, and physical support needs.
Therefore it is desirable that you bring previous experience in a range of health and social care services.
You will provide dynamic leadership to the Senior Support Worker team, and staff teams focusing on measurable quality outcomes for both the staff teams and the individuals supported and regular cover of the on-call service is essential.This post covers a number of existing services and will also require you to be a Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate.
The successful applicant will have relevant experience in:The management of Complex Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities and Mental Health servicesA proven history of managing support for individuals within a Positive Behavioural Support frameworkSuccessfully and confidently leading a significant team of staff and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary context.Managing financial matters in relation to a Service of this size or similarBeing able to manage a budget for the area and take corrective action, where appropriate.You must have:A minimum of 2 years management experience in a relevant field; - An SVQ Level 3 qualification in Care or an equivalent while SVQ Level 4 in Care/Management is desirableA Professional development Award within Positive Behavioural support or a willingness to undertake this.Driver and access to a vehicleIn return we offer:An excellent training programmeThe chance to gain accredited qualifications for PBSExcellent terms and conditions - including continued professional development -Pension scheme and excellent annual leave entitlement.Access to TRFS Rewards SchemeA company discount scheme offering discounts for the high street and online shopping.Please apply below and let The Richmond Fellowship Scotland work with you to progress your career and help provide the best possible care and support to the individuals we support.Closing date: 13th December (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.The successful applicant must also register under Supervisors in Housing Support Services and Supervisors in a Care at Home Service with the SSSC on taking up the post.For informal enquiries please contact: (Area Manager, Highland)