Senior Social Care Worker Supervisor - Children's Residential - Children's Social Work - SIC09008

About the role

Supervisors provide support to individuals in a variety of settings, ensuring a high standard of service delivery that helps people live well through their own strengths, skills, community, personal gifts and the support of key people in their lives. The role includes delivering person‑centred support and maintaining a positive ethos that promotes independence within each person’s capabilities and outcomes, in line with relevant legislation and national guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality support to individuals across diverse settings.
• Deliver person‑centred care that builds on individuals’ strengths, skills and community resources.
• Ensure all care and support meet current legislation and national guidance.
• Promote independence and positive outcomes for service users.

Requirements

• Join or update the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before a formal offer is made.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) upon commencing the post.
• Ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice, despite limited public transport.
• Provide two non‑related references during the application process.

Qualifications & Development

This is a career‑graded (grade I/J) position offering a clear progression route. The Council will fully fund any required qualifications and will support the successful candidate to become fully competent in the role.

Benefits

• Salary includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro‑rated).
• Permanent full‑time employment (37.0 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year).
• Interview expenses reimbursed within Shetland.
• Flexible working arrangements are available.
• Career development opportunities with funded qualifications.

Pay

Salary is inclusive of the Distant Islands Allowance (£2,997 per annum, pro‑rated). The exact amount will depend on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

37.0 hours per week over 52.18 weeks per year (full‑time permanent).