Jobs in Clydesdale North, South Lanarkshire

About Stanmore Residential & Life Skills Service

Stanmore House Residential has a Stanmore House School and a residential and respite service for the children of Scotland. The young people we support are aged between 5 & 25 with a variety of complex disabilities. We support them to live independently in our bright, fully adapted, residential & school campus based in the outskirts of Lanark.

Our amazing life skills service supports young people from the age of,18 in a mock-home set up, to learn life skills such as cooking, domestic tasks and money management to prepare them for independent living. The young people also have the opportunity to access community activities either with their peers or on their own

Job Purpose:

To provide direct assistance to the Service Manager in the day-to-day operation of our residential and respite service in Lanark.

Main Activities

• Provide management support and direction to Team Leader and/or staff in their delivery of Care and Support to children and young people
• Support the Service Manager, Team Leader and staff in meeting the requirements of organisational policy and procedure
• Meet Regulatory Requirements (e.g. Care Inspectorate, SSSC)
• Identify, quantify, and direct child/young person’s requirements as stated in their Individual placement agreement and support plan.
• Undertake Investigations and Risk Assessments
• Manage Budgetary and Financial Controls, including SDS, ILF.
• Service Promotion and Development

This role may also include:

• Prescribed duties and responsibilities of the Service Manager delegated down to the Care and Support Manager.
• Deputise in the absence of the Service Manager

Requirements

Candidates should be qualified in SVQ Level 4, Health & Social Care or equivalent, with demonstratable leadership experience in a similar role. Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is required.

What you need to know

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week – Fixed Term Contact – 30 June 2027

Location:Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR

Capability Scotland’s benefits:

• A generous salary of £36,925 pa / £19.14
• We offer a fully funded SVQ’s – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 37 days annual leave per year
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
• £600 Refer a Friend scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme