Day Service Leader

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Day Service Leader, Corbenic Camphill Community, £28,431.00 - £31,414.50

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

01-10-2025

Application End Date

15-10-2025

Location

Corbenic Camphill Community

State/County

Dunkeld

Zip Code

PH8 0DY

Country

Trochry

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Care

Position

Social service

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Day Service Leader to assist in coordinating our Day Service and to provide a supportive environment for day participants. This role will involve working alongside another Leader to ensure the delivery of safe, engaging, and meaningful activities for day participants, both indoors and outdoors. This is a full-time position and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.

1.Facilitate the day service, providing a program of meaningful and safe indoor and outdoor activities and work opportunities for participants.

2. To build and maintain a good relationship with family members / guardians for day services participants and ensure that they are kept informed of progress and activities on a regular basis.

3. Contribute to the to the outcome-focused review process, providing reports and attending reviews. This will include liaising with outside agencies such as Social Work to organise the place and date / time of reviews, providing all paperwork necessary for the review and inviting all relevant participants to the review, to include parents / guardians, line manager and social worker.

3. To provide meaningful work opportunities for all day participants according to their abilities and skills. The day participant’s work plan should be based on encouraging the development of dignity, self-esteem and independence as well as the development of knowledge and skills, all within the structure of equal opportunities.

4. Liaise with other workshop leaders when developing tailored programs for day participants.

5. To be responsible for the Safety and welfare of all participating in the day service.

6. To uphold and contribute to the Social- Therapeutic impulse.

7. To ensure that all paperwork is kept up to date for participants such as Support Plans, PEEPS, Risk Assessments, Behaviour Support Plans and ABC charts.

About you:

Experience in a care or support setting, particularly with individuals with additional needs or disabilities.
Ability to support a diverse group of participants in meaningful activities and work opportunities.
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with families, guardians, and external agencies.
Experience of maintaining essential paperwork and records.
Knowledge of health and safety standards, including fire safety procedures and compliance with legislation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of day service participants.
Commitment to personal and professional development through ongoing training.

What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our community.
Great holiday allowance and generous pension.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and support and are looking to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team!

This post will require PVG membership and SSSC registration.
The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role.

7% Company pension (3% employee contribution)
10% shop and cafe discount
Free On-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Free flu and covid jabs
Enhanced Sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Relaxed dress
Free bakery food, tea, coffee
Company events
Annual pay review
7.5 hour shifts (7am - 3pm and 1pm - 9pm in most areas)
Refer a friend scheme
career advancement opportunities
Free meals when on shift
Free tea and coffee on or off shift in our Dunkeld High Street Cafe

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