Team Manager
Please review the attached job description.
About the role
Hours: 39 hours per week
Sleepover hourly payment: £12.00
Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives?
At Key we’re passionate about personalised support to help people lead their best lives, and we have been part of the Falkirk community for over 30 years.
Our dedicated and experienced teams provide flexible, high-quality support focused around the individual and their personal goals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with experience in social care who is talented and enthusiastic to complete our leadership team in Falkirk North, as we embark on the next stage of our journey to delivering truly outstanding, highly personalised, support services.
If you have the motivation, drive and focus and want to use your leadership skills to make a positive difference to people’s lives, this could be exactly the opportunity you’re looking for. Then you could be Key!
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have experience of working with people in the care and/or support sector and, just as importantly, you’ll be able to demonstrate an innovative and empathetic approach to delivering services. You will understand person-centred support and be just as passionate about it as we are.
Experience of leadership is important as you will play a lead role in the management team to support and develop your small staff team. As part of the leadership team, you will be fully involved in the delivery of excellent, personalised services.
What will the role involve day-to-day?
As the Team Manager you will lead, but also be part of a dedicated team, you will work closely with colleagues to share responsibility for the day-to-day running of all elements of service. This will include leading and supporting staff; ensuring the work of all staff is co-ordinated effectively; whilst also offering practice leadership and direct support for the supported individuals.
You will need to have some flexibility to work various shift patterns and you will participate in out of hours support to teams, on a rotational basis.
What about qualifications and development?
We would also support you to develop your career and reach your potential through a range of learning and development opportunities, including achieving your SVQ 3 and PDA. As such you should have or be willing to work towards a SSSC recognised qualification for this role.
You will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:
• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
• Organisation sick pay
• Pension Contributions
• Paid PVG Membership
• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
• Registered with Concert for Carers
• Eligible to register for a Costco Membership
• Credit Union Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
If you would like further information on the role before applying, you can contact Area Manager Michael Lewis at michael.lewis@key.org.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. All completed application forms must be received by 27th September.
Key are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.
Key and Community Lifestyles
At Key and Community Lifestyles we support disabled people of all ages throughout Scotland to make every day matter. We believe that good support is essential for a good life and we work alongside each person we support, and their family, to help them live life to the full.
People we support are actively involved in everything we do through our strong partnership with TAG (The Advisory Group) - a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation run by disabled people. TAG supports people to play a central role, alongside our Board of Directors, in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring the quality of our services. You can find out more about Key and TAG's partnership here.
For over 30 years, Key has been making a positive impact in the lives of countless individuals across Scotland. Their commitment to person-centered support and community inclusion continues to be a driving force behind their work.
Our benefits
31 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays Public holidays are paid at double time Company sick pay Full training provided Fully funded SVQ qualification with support given to achieve this Paid PVG Membership Eligible to apply for Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings Registered with Concert for Carers Eligible to register for a Costco Membership Credit Union Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Pension Contributions Charity Worker Discounts
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Progression opportunities
Team Manager
At Key and Community Lifestyles we support disabled people of all ages throughout Scotland to make every day matter. We believe that good support is essential for a good life and we work alongside each person we support, and their family, to help them live life to the full.