Job Description

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Salary:

29,744 per annum plus on-call allowance

Hours:

40 hours per week plus the expectation of evening and weekend as required.

Location:

May Terrace, Giffnock, G46 6LD

Closing Date:

28th July 2025

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Main purpose of post

Working as a key member of the Supported Living Operational Management Team (OMT) with a focus on the growth, development and delivery of high quality personalised support services, to support people in their own homes.



Assisting the Supported Living Management team to develop support teams to deliver personalised, new and innovative services models to help people who have a learning disability and/or additional needs lead the lives of their choosing.



The role involves working 20 support hours per week and 20 hours management time per week. Work as part of the on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Team Leader will work as part of the Supported Living Management team to:


Have a strong value led and person centred practice focus Lead, drive and empower the support teams to work together to meet individual outcomes and enhance peoples' lives Lead the staff team, ensuring that the needs of the people we support are being met to the highest standard whilst complying with the social care regulatory framework. Recruit in a way that is proactive, planned and personalised. Work with support teams to co-ordinate and manage the rota -implementing changes as required Develop any new services as required Develop innovative service models in line with organisational strategy. Manage people management issues including annual leave, sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, performance management, support and supervision. Ensure safety checks are being carried out as scheduled in line with Health and Safety guidelines/policy. Manage quality checks and audits in line with Quality Assurance needs. Any other reasonable duties as may be required according to operational
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Person specification

Qualifications/Education:

Relevant qualification in line with requirements of SSSC Registration:


SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Minimum; SVQ Level 3 Management (or equivalent) Minimum;

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Commitment to achieve qualifications within the agreed timescale for registration purposes.

Experience and Knowledge

Proven track record of experience in a Social Care setting. In depth knowledge of and ability to deliver high quality outcome focussed support planning and review processes.

Abilities and Skills Required

Ability to build strong professional relationships with families and external partners Ability to prioritise workload/work to deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a creative and flexible way Demonstrate good time management skills Full current driving licence and willingness to drive own vehicle or company vehicles

Personal Qualities and Values

Strong values and commitment to the work of Cosgrove Care Commitment and understanding of developing teams and collaborative working Strong commitment to inclusion Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of developing and maintaining positive working relationships Positive attitude and solution focussed approach

How to apply

Please fill out the Employment Opportunities Form here citing the role

'Operations and Compliance Officer'

or alternatively contact recruitment@cosgrovecare.org.uk to send us a copy of your CV, along with any questions about the role you may have.