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Senior Support Coordinator (13/1064)
Castle Douglas
£32,907 – £35,289
You will work 36 hours in The Rowans Respite Unit Supporting Adults with a Learning Disability to provide short breaks and respite care which is person-centred and enables people to be as independent as they can, acknowledging people as individuals with rights, views and opinions.
The Post holder will contribute to the formal assessment of complex needs or service requirements and monitoring the quality and delivery of the service. They will arrange and book respite stays according to the allocation of nights each service yours gets and liaise with cares/Guardians in doing this. They will supervise a small Team that provides the support in the respite unit.
Responsibilities include:
To supervise a team of Key Workers/Link Workers to assess, develop, coordinate and implement support services for Day, Community and Home Support Service users appropriate to individual assessed needs and personal outcomes. You will be part of a team committed to delivering high quality person-centered services based on the principles of self-directed support, ‘The keys to life’ and Health & Social Care Standards. These supports will be delivered at times that meet the needs of service users and could involve day and evening support, weekends, sleepovers and/or waking nights. Assume responsibilities for the service in the absence of the Manager for short periods.
To contribute to the development of the Service and undertake learning and development which will contribute to effective service delivery.
The post activities listed are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended consistent with the job purpose.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.
wage supplement.
A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.
For further information please contact Jennifer Wright Telephone: 01556 503326 / 07469440689 email: [email protected]
