Team Leader

Job Purpose:Established in 1924 St Joseph’s Services has over 100 years’ experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities within Midlothian and surrounding areas. We need confident, professional, inspirational leaders to support staff teams, the people who use the services and their families and stakeholders.We provide Care at Home services to adults living in their own homes. This post represents an opportunity for the right person to inspire and lead a team, creating the best possible environment for the people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives as part of their local community.Along with your Practice Development Leader, you will be part of a Circle of Best Practice and you will be expected to contribute to the Organisational strategy and operations of the Circle and St Joseph’s Services as a whole.The post-holder will uphold St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.Requirements:An ability to demonstrate and put into practice St Joseph’s Services core values of trust, respect, choice, friendship, inclusion, skills and hopeTo have obtained or be prepared to work towards SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 3 or equivalentPLUSwilling to undertakeSupervisory or Management Qualification (minimum 15 credits at SCQF 7)(please refer to SSSC qualification requirements for registrationAbility to meet registration requirements for supervisor for SSSC.A passion for and knowledge of person centred support particularly as it applies to working with people with a learning disabilityGood communication skillsIT Skills and ability – confident and self-sufficient using IT and a working knowledge of Microsoft officeAbility to motivate self and othersAbility to work on own initiative, lead a team and work as part of a team.Knowledge of key worker systemAble to provide personal care/supportAble to work flexibly (our staff work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts or sleepover, depending on the role).Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service.Be respectful and supportive of individuals religious and cultural heritageAbility to maintain confidentiality in relation to all aspects of your workFull driving licence, None specified

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St Joseph’s Services has been providing care and support services to adults with a learning disability in Midlothian and Edinburgh for over 94 years.