Senior Social Care Practitioner

Centred; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive charitable company based in Fort William is seeking a Senior Social Care Practitioner. The role involves supporting a team of practitioners, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to meet the needs of service users. Candidates should have experience in Health and Social Care and a commitment to personal development. In return, the company offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Highly competitive starting salary

32 days’ paid holiday a year

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Fully funded training and personal development

Health and Wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Social Care is required.
• Providing care: 2 years (preferred).
• Commitment to own development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of practitioners.
• Adapt to the needs of service users and their carers.
• Deliver high-quality service to meet user needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Commitment to service users

Willingness to seek learning opportunities

Flexibility around service requirements

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time

**Please note we do not accept CV’s

LOCATION: Fort William

JOB TYPE:Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.

*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

We are looking to recruit aSenior Social Care Practitioner.You will provide support to a team of practitioners, experience in Health and Social Care is required.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Understands the need for a clear commitment to service users and their carers in delivering a high-quality service that meets their needs.
• Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support, and their carers
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development of their own skills and knowledge and is willing to actively seek and take part in learning opportunities e.g. SVQ qualification.
• Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
• Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Is flexible around service requirements, including flexibility with shift patterns.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC

Providing care: 2 years (preferred)

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Highly competitive starting salary
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with length of service
• Annual salary review
• Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
• In service benefits, such as life assurance
• Fully funded training and personal development
• Health and Wellness support paid for by the company
• The support of experienced and highly qualified colleagues

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible requirement process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend an interview, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] who will be able to help you.

Centred is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We welcome applications from all and are committed to ensuring fairness, dignity and respect for all.