Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional looking for an exciting new role? We've got a great opportunity for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and dedicated individual to join our fantastic #TeamWaterfront as a Lead Practitioner on a full-time (39 hours per week), permanent basis. The Role As a Lead Practitioner, you'll demonstrate great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and will lead and inspire your team of Support Practitioners in Garelochhead. You'll provide support, guidance and mentor your teams to ensure that they are professional, accountable, engaged and motivated resulting in them delivering first class, high quality care and support. Alongside our Service Lead, you’ll also contribute to ensuring that our service(s) are running within agreed budgets and in conjunction with our contractual requirements. For a full list of key responsibilities, please see our role profile attached to this advert. The Service Our picturesque Waterfront service is a specialist housing complex for individuals with autism and other complex support needs. The service comprises of five self-contained flats and other shared accommodation and is home to 11 individuals. There’s never a dull moment at Waterfront; the people we support love to get out in their local communities and enjoy a range of activities including attending college, swimming, boccia, going for walks and playing football. Some of the individuals also like some 1:1 time which can involve going out for lunch, accessing their sensory room, listening and singing along to music and going to discos and parties. About you What we'll need you to bring:- Experience of managing people Knowledge of what it takes to run an effective service within the Health & Social Care sector A passion for and experience of delivering high quality, person-centred care and support Sound knowledge of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards Proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, their families and other stakeholders The ability to lead others and work collaboratively Great communication skills; both verbal and written A sound understanding of professional boundaries, accountabilities and responsibilities and how they relate to supporting vulnerable individuals A commitment to undertake and achieve a SVQ Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7 qualification and PDA in Health & Social Care Supervision (if not already attained) image library Shift patterns As a Lead Practitioner, you will work 5 out of 7 days. There may be occasions where we will need you to be flexible to work evenings, sleepovers, waking nights and weekends due to the needs of our services. On call duties will also form part of your role on a rotational basis. Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We're waiting to hear from you. We reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Have questions? Please contact our Service Lead, Carly Smith on 01389750403. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards a relevant SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare and a PDA in management with the support from our Training Academy. If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident