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Team Leader – Overtonlea Care Services, Community Care Resources - Shetland Islands Council

£49,658.20 - £51,376.49 per year inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum.

A relocation package applies to these posts and we will pay interview expenses from within the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced or aspiring Team Leader to lead our friendly, supportive team at Overtonlea Care Services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual who can inspire and lead their team to deliver professional, personalised and outcome focused care to customers within our residential care home.

As successful candidate, you will be central to achieving, ensuing and maintaining excellent services for our clients, whilst leading the team to ensure performance and regulatory standards are maintained.

You will lead the team to achieve the customer focussed, effective and efficient delivery of the service plan, service improvement and outcomes required in accordance with agreed specifications, service standards, performance targets and costs and be responsible for effective delivery of services in accordance with the Council’s values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations.

You must have:

Excellent organisational skills and be a clear and effective communicator.
A high level of personal motivation and ability to motivate others.
Knowledge of best practice and relevant legislation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relate to a range of audiences.
Experience of effective management and delivery of resources within set budget.
A degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, training or relevant experience).

Overtonlea Services provides a number of support services to the people of Shetland. Overtonlea Care home is located in the village of Levenwick in the South Mainland of Shetland which provides 24 hour residential and respite care for up to 15 service users.

Overtonlea Services also provides social care, domestic support and meals on wheels in the wider South Mainland Community setting along with a day support service open 4 days per week which enables vulnerable & frail members of the local community to remain as independent as possible, at home.

Our mission statement is:- “ To provide a high quality and person centred service to every individual using our locally provided care services”

Additional Information

The grade of this post is L
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
If you require UK visa sponsorship please state this in your application. We will assess your suitability for the role and whether the vacancy is likely to meet the criteria for UK visa sponsorship.
A relocation package does apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Overtonlea Care Services, Levenwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Chris Giblin, Team Leader, Telephone on 01595 744083 or email chris.giblin@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

If you’re a kind, compassionate person who’d like to make a difference to people’s lives, then social care could be the right career for you.

https://www.shetland.org/life/work/professions/social-care

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Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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