Care Team Leader

As one of Edinburgh's leading providers of home care, Social Care Alba delivers a wide range of care services which help people to stay in their own homes for longer. We are looking for a Care Team Leader to join our exciting and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a staff team, including assisting with Learning & Development, Recruitment & Induction, and Supervision & Performance
• Ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council
• Managing a team of service users, including reviewing and auditing support, assessing and planning personal plans, and handling incidents, accidents, or complaints
• Ensuring the quality of care and support
• Effectively and efficiently handling all emergency on call issues
• Maintaining compliance with Care Inspectorate legislation and best practice
• Liaising with other professionals such as hospitals, G.P., social work, district nurses, and EHSCP
• Participating in the on call rota
• Attending and contributing to meetings
• Updating electronic records, including rotas
• Completing administrative tasks on time, every time
• Participating in and contributing to the annual Improvement Plan

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience in a similar role
• SVQ 4 or equivalent in Health or Social Care

Skills

• IT skills and knowledge
• People management and leadership
• Risk management & health and safety
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently with initiative
• Time management, planning, and organising
• Understanding of all legislation related to the role
• Understanding of best practice within health & social care

Benefits

• 28 days holiday entitlement
• Travel expenses
• Welcome bonus
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Training, qualifications, mentorship programme and more
• Guaranteed hours
• Great employee benefits
• Your own Buddy to support you
• Access to our mentorship program
• Opportunities for career development
• Participation to social occasions and events
• Access to education and learning resources
• On going support with paid specialist training