- Advertised from 12th July 2023
- 39 hours per week
Role
In this role, you will be an integral member of the support team contributing to and ensuring the high quality of care and support for individuals within the Cupar Service.
Within the Cupar Service specifically we provide flexible support to individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities as well as physical disabilities. Our role is to support and develop these individuals to allow them to partake in the transition from both a hospital setting or living with family into social housing with the final goal being able to live as independently as possible within the community.
The service and support we provide is built around the individual, taking on board their needs, choices and aspirations. No day is ever the same, but every day is rewarding to see how much joy these individuals get from the support they receive.
As a Senior Support Worker you will undertake regular review meetings, support the staff team and support the performance management process for yourself and support workers, liaising with families and other professionals. Furthermore you will work closely with the Coordinators and Support Workers to ensure the service users needs are constantly being provided for by developing and implementing support plans and ensure outcomes are set and people are supported to achieve these. Working within this service the successful individual requires to have the passion, drive and dedication in helping others to live fulfilling lives
About You
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who has the desire to support people to have the best life possible along with the drive to promote their independence. Those with high empathy, supportive nature and a positive attitude are key to success in what at times can be a challenging but rewarding role. Ideally you should have two years experience in a Support and Care setting and knowledge/experience of supporting people. Experience at supervisory level is a benefit but not essential however an understanding of the qualities and skills required is pivotal.
If you hold an SVQ 2 qualification in Care or a related field in line with the SSSC registration criteria this could be the opportunity for you. Further learning to gain an SVQ 3 would be required within a 2 year timeframe.
It is essential you are able to work shifts which will include weekend working, evenings, and sleepovers. Within the role of a senior support worker you are allocated office time out with your support work to assist in the running of the service.
The Benefits
- 33 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
- An Employee Assistance Programme including a free counselling service.
- Flexible Working options in most services
- Access to paid SVQ qualifications
- Discounted Gym membership
- Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform
- Enhanced family friendly pay entitlements
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme of £100 (t&c apply)
Requirements
- A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes
- are essential.
- This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check, paid by KSC
- The successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC and complete SVQ 3 within 2 years of starting employment and a Professional Development Award (PDA) in supervision. Please note: you must hold an SVQ 3 in Care or a related field to meet the qualified point on the salary scale.
About Us
Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) provides high quality and personalised support and care for over 300 individuals across Fife and Forth Valley. We support the individuals we work with to manage or overcome challenges, including age-related issues, alcohol and drug addictions, autism spectrum disorders, complex needs, homelessness, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
We work with people in their own homes, assisting them to do the things that matter to them and realise their ambitions. We believe that great support leads to great lives.
Our support and care enables the individuals we work with to:
- Have a safe and secure home
- Live as independently as possible
- Live as full a life as possible
- Be part of their local community
Kingdom Support and Care has GOLD accreditation with Investors in People. In our most
recent staff survey, 75% of respondents rated us a good or very good employer.
Application notes
Closing Date - 24 July 2023
Interviews being held on - 2 August 2023
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Care & Support Workers (older people)
- Full time or Part time
- £24,843 – £25,350
- On site: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Girvan, Fife, Inverness, Stornoway, Duns and more
- Closing 30th April 2025
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
- competitive hourly rates of £12.25 - £12.50 per hour
- guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
- flexible working policies
- access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
- a supportive and inclusive culture.
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.
Are you looking for a change of job or career?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Key are a compassionate and caring social care organisation who have worked in Dumfries & Galloway for around 40 years. We are currently recruiting for our services in Annan and surrounding areas. We are committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs. We also provide a variety of community and building based short breaks in the town centre.
Due to our services expanding we are looking to recruit a Team Manager.
Practice Development Manager (Complex Support)
- Full time
- £46,296 – £50,102
- On site: Based Glasgow, with regular travel to our services across Scotland
- Closing 4th August 2024
Key and our subsidiary, Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable them to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities.
The people we support have a wide range of life experiences and needs, from young people still at school through to people in their 90s. Our approach, therefore, is about working in partnership with the person, and the important people in their life, to build flexible, responsive support which is focused on them achieving what they want from life.
We are committed to the Scottish Government’s Coming Home agenda, having a track record in supporting people with complex support needs, people moving out of institution care including those living in out of areas placement, far from their families, friends, and original communities. Individual services range from a few hours per week to 24/7 support in people’s own homes and communities, reflecting each person’s agreed outcomes and personal plan.
Working closely with our Learning and Development Team, operational managers, housing colleagues and team of specialist behaviour support instructors, you will:
- Promote the highest standard of person-centred, outcomes-based support.
- Lead on the delivery of our Positive Behaviour Support and Trauma-focused strategies.
- Provide supervisory guidance and development support to our team of behaviour support instructors and together oversee a Community of Practice for our Practice Leaders.
We are looking for someone who has::
- Managed and led a team delivering social care support.
- Successfully supported individuals with very complex support needs to live good lives in the community.
- Led practice development and training in relation to positive behaviour support within a human-rights and person-centred approach.
- Knowledge and understanding of current social care policy and practice environment including the Scottish Government Coming Home agenda.
- Well-developed leadership, interpersonal and written skills.
- A recognised social care or relevant professional qualification and while a recognised PBS/BILD qualification would be advantageous, this is not essential as we will offer support to attain this.
Based in Glasgow, the role is across all our operational areas, and will involve travel across Scotland working closely with managers, complex support need instructors, staff and the people we support.
If you think you’re the person we are looking for, and you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Sheila Hanney, Head of Staff Development, Policy and Practice by email sheila.hanney@key.org.uk
Are you experienced in health or social care and are looking for an exciting and challenging personal development opportunity?
Do you believe that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else and are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
If your answer to these questions is “Yes”, then you may be the very person we are looking for!
Key is committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs. Some of the individuals we support have complex needs we focus on positive outcomes to help people maintain and improve their lives at home and in the wider community.
Due to the ongoing development of our services in the local area, we are seeking a highly motivated, imaginative and enthusiastic individual with a true commitment to personalisation to join our established local management team in Helensburgh.
The Team Manager role will include providing direct care and support, as well as support planning and monitoring the quality of services provided to a number of supported people. It will also include managing, mentoring and providing day to day support and supervision to a variety of small worker teams.
The successful candidate will be able to work creatively and flexibly to provide positive leadership and support to their teams.
Evening, weekend work and overnight support responsibilities are required as well as support to workers out with ‘normal working hours’.
Our staff are our most important asset as such we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support to obtain relevant SSSC recognised qualifications.
For further information on the role please contact Scott McShannon, Support & Development Manager, by phone on 07385 461464 or by email on scott.mcshannon@key.org.uk
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