Female Supervisor

Take the next step in your career and join the team in Rutherglen!

As a Supervisor at Sense Scotland, you will take a leading role in guiding a dedicated team of staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the people we support. Your responsibilities will include providing regular supervision, coaching, and monitoring to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, in line with our core values.

You will be integral to the support planning process, regularly reviewing and adapting care plans in collaboration with individuals, their families, and the wider Sense Scotland team. Building strong relationships with the management team, families, and other professionals is key to our approach to care, and your ability to engage with a range of stakeholders will be key.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure high-quality care and support for the people we support, meeting their individual needs.

• Lead by example, offering supervision, coaching, and on-shift training to staff.

• Guide staff to deliver a flexible, person-centred service for the people we support and their families.

• Manage staffing rotas, adjusting as needed for changes in the people we support or staff requirements.

• Oversee the implementation and regular updating of individual support plans.

• Maintain accurate records and staff attendance, ensuring compliance with standards.

• Support staff in their professional development and ensure they have the skills needed for person-centred care.

This role could be perfect for you if:

You’re passionate about supporting people with complex needs and ready to take the next step in your career. We’re looking for someone who brings practical experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development.

You’re willing to complete a qualification in Social Services and Health Care at SCQF Level 7 or higher (or hold another qualification recognised by the SSSC). Additional PDA units may be required. You have at least two years’ hands-on experience supporting individuals with complex needs. You’ve supervised staff and coordinated support before – even informally. You understand statutory requirements like the Care Inspectorate standards and SSSC Codes of Practice. You’re flexible and able to work across a range of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends. You have strong IT and organisational skills, with the ability to manage office tasks efficiently. You’re confident in coaching and mentoring colleagues to support their development. You have excellent communication skills, especially when explaining complex or sensitive information. You hold a UK Driving Licence

*This is a Female Support Practitioner role and for this position, female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act .

If you are ready to take that next step and be a key player in a team that has a breadth of expertise in communication, health and wellbeing, and promoting positive behaviour then apply now.