Senior Social Care Worker

Ktpws; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service in Dundee is looking for a Senior Social Care Worker to manage resources and supervise staff providing care for individuals with learning disabilities. The role requires a SVQ level 2 or 3, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Responsibilities include daily management of services, ensuring adherence to standards, and liaising with the Team Manager. The position is full-time at 37 hours per week, with a salary range of £33,367 - £38,503 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Must be willing to undertake training for SVQ level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of the resource.
• Responsible for the care of service users and supervision of staff.
• Ensure staff adhere to the National Care Standards.

Skills

Experience with people with a learning disability

Good communication skills

Ability to lead a team

Personal care skills

Management and organizational skills

Education

SVQ level 2 or SVQ level 3

Job description

# Senior Social Care WorkerRef no:: DEE06348Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Dundee City, DD1 1NL, United KingdomSalary:: £33,367 - £38,503 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Job DescriptionThe Learning Disability service in Dundee is a joint Social Work and Health team providing a range of services to adults with a learning disability which include housing support, care at home, respite and day opportunities.Based at one of the Learning Disability Services within Dundee, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Pam Brown on 07500559378 or email [e-mail]## RequirementsYou will hold SVQ level 2 or SVQ level 3. You must be willing to undertake training and present for SVQ level 3 and additional qualification relevant to the post as recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council or willingness to undertake.## ResponsibilitiesYou will assist in the day to day management of the resource and be responsible for the care of the service users and supervision of staff. You will be accountable for the management of the resource in the absence of the Team Manager.You will assist in the day to day management of respite, day and community based services, responsible for the allocation of work and the support and supervision of staff who work directly with service users.You will liaise with the Team Manager (Learning Disabilities) with regard to issues arising from the direct work with Service users. To be responsible for the management of services in the absence of the Team Manager, and ensure staff work within the National Care Standards at all times and adhere to the SSSC Code of Practice.## The IndividualYou will have experience of working with people with a learning disability and experience as a team member.You will have the ability to work on own initiative, personal care skills. Good communication skills, written and oral. Excellent management and organisational skills, with the ability to lead a team.You will have the ability to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified time.This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement