Team Leader Support at Home Service 470.61 – WEL07434 Full Time

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We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged

Do you have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives?  Do you thrive in an environment which is innovative?  Are you creative with a can-do attitude?  Do you love using technology and want to use that skill in a new role? 

If this sounds like you read on: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to join our Home Safety Service team. 

The service uses technology to support individuals to live independently at home and is continually evolving, adapting, trialling and testing new technology, creatively finding solutions to promote independence.

The successful applicant will have a strong desire to develop the use of technology and be confident in their ability to demonstrate this.  Working as part of a team and supported by a Team Manager, the applicant will develop the use of Technology Enabled Care, assist in the delivery of the analogue to digital program and support existing Telecare provision with a clear understanding of service users needs putting them at the centre of service delivery. 

The applicant will enjoy multi-tasking, working to deadlines, supporting staff and linking with other service areas across the Health and Social Care partnership.  A key aspect of the role will be around the education and promotion of the service so the applicant should enjoy delivering information in group settings.  In addition, being able to follow procedures, have excellent communication and good report writing are a key requirement of the role. 

The desired skills and knowledge applicants are: –

• Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (or willingness to achieve this)
• Processional Development Award in Supervision (or wiliness to achieve this)
• Knowledge of Telecare or Technology Enabled Care
• Management/staff supervision experience
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the West Lothian Council

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC.  If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.