Service Supervisor

Description

We are currently looking for a Service Supervisor to support our client on an ad-hoc basis in Aberdeen. You will lead and participate in the provision of a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of accommodation settings, including their own homes. You will contribute to the organisation and development of the team and service to promote good outcomes for service users and their carers.

Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
· Assess, plan, and review service user requirements to identify person centred outcomes, ensuring physical, social and emotional needs are included.
· Assist in the development of services for the specific needs of service users
· Promote, maintain and maximise independent living skills of service users
· Work in partnership with family, carers, the Health and Social Care integrated team and any other agencies
· Provide supervision, mentoring or guidance for staff
· Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to, including carrying out risk assessments, so that a safe and secure environment is provided
· Report statistical information regarding service delivery
· Carry out duties in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures and national care standards and professional codes of practice
· Have a proactive approach to continuous professional development and participate in individual, team and service development

Requirements
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding, experience of or ability to:
· Adult Support and Protection legislation
· Supervisory Skills
· Organisational and Planning Skills
· Promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way
· Assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and support plans
· Communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users
· Work as part of a team and provide leadership, supervision, guidance and support to other members of staff
· Work proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
· Work accurately with detailed information specifically around the management and administration of service users’ medication
· Meet deadlines
· Basic IT skills including the use of smart phone, Ipad and Microsoft word

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
· Qualification required by SSSC SVQ 3
· PVG membership or willingness to become a scheme member
· SSSC Registration
· PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards
While working with ASA Recruitment you have flexibility to work around your own availability – you will have control of your online dairy and be able to select shifts that work for you. For the Service Supervisor shifts we can offer a pay rate of £20.86 per hour for a week day shift, £27.62 per hour for night duty and £28.97 per hour for Saturday and Sunday shifts.

If you meet the above criteria and would be interested in working with ASA and our well known client please apply today.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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