Depute Project Manager

Job Description

Care to join us Then come reach your full potential at Quarriers.Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives We are looking for a caring individual who shares Quarriers values.Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are one of only two social care organisations in Scotland to have this prestigious award. We also pay sleepover hours at £9.30 per hour.The Quarriers Village Supported Living service has been developed to support 32 people, who have epilepsy and learning disabililties to have ordinary living experiences. Those being supported have their own tenancies in converted flats in Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir. Support is provided on a needs basis and can vary from a few hours per day to 24 hour support..We are looking for a Full Time Depute to assist the Project Manager in both operational and day to day management of the service, as well as providing direct line management and supervision to Team Leaders and Support Workers . The role will also include assisting in leading a team of Support Workers to deliver high quality care and support.The successful candidate has a number of key objectives and accountabilities including:-

To provide leadership, management at relevant times to 4 team leaders and 4 senior support workers.

To lead, develop and assist in the supervision a team of 80-100 support workers.

May at times provide direct support to the people supported by the service.

To ensure that all members of staff (including matrix reports) receive the highest calibre of professional support and supervision.

To contribute to the formation of operational policy and to the development of the service via strategic action planning.

To help to liaise and develop relationships and partnership working families, Care Managers, Local Authorities and all other relevant agencies to maxise outcomes for the people we support.

To ensure that all those supported by the service receive the best possible service at all times.

To ensure service expenditures remains within service budget and all policies are adhered to in relation to finance management.

To ensure that service is sustainable and income maximised in relation to funded services, housing costs etc.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.ABOUT USQuarriers is one of Scotlands leading social care charities. We provide much-needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families to reach their true potential.Quarriers supports thousands of people across more than 120 services throughout Scotland. Our work promotes a just and accepting society, where everyone is included. We support children and families facing challenging circumstances and help to transform lives for people affected by epilepsy. We support young people to unlock their potential. We give adults with disabilities more opportunities, and importantly, a voice.Quarriers has been transforming lives for over 145 years and this is just the beginning.Quarriers in partnership with its recognised trade union UNISON have reviewed the Fair Work Framework and have agreed to work together to ensure that Quarriers continues to be a good and fair employer, by achieving the requirements of the Fair Work Framework.We are fully committed to supporting the well-being of each and every staff member.WHAT WE OFFERHelp with training and development

We offer externally recognised SVQ qualifications.

We are an SVQ accredited centre.

We offer training on job specific skills (medication, epilepsy, safer handling etc.).

The opportunity to work additional hours in another service.

Help with family life

Family friendly and flexible working policies and procedures, we will try to match rota requirements to your own commitments, allowing you to achieve a good work-life balance.

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay and a competitive holiday entitlement.

Opportunity to join our HSF Employee Benefits service.

Extra support when you need it

Access to free physiotherapy and occupational health.

Free access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Non-contributory life assurance scheme.

Workplace pension.

Extra Benefits

Christmas savings scheme.

Cycle to work scheme.

Long service rewards.