Practice & Wellbeing Leader

Job Description

Location: The Action Group, The Prentice Centre, 1 Granton Mains Avenue

Post: Practice & Wellbeing Leader

Service: Housing Support and Care at Home Services Line

Managed by: Development Manager

Salary Range: B6 to B8 ( £31,500.11 - £33,045.63 , per annum pro rata)

Hours: 39 hours per week,
Fixed Term 12 months

🔥 Spark Inspiration as an Innovative Practice & Wellbeing Leader! 🔥

As a Practice & Wellbeing Leader, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring top-tier service delivery through dynamic leadership and support practices. You'll collaborate closely with our Operational Leader, shaping a holistic approach that prioritises both the wellbeing of our employees and the quality of care provided to the people we support.

Lead with impact! Your role will encompass everything from fostering a culture of excellence to championing employee wellbeing. Your deep understanding of how employee well‑being intersects with service quality will be pivotal in driving our mission forward. At the heart of our mission is person‑centred care, and your role is the catalyst for making it a vibrant reality.

Join a team where relationships matter! We look for individuals who thrive on building meaningful connections and are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of both our employees and the people we support. If you have a proven track record in delivering exceptional care and excel in people management, this is the perfect opportunity.

Whether you are an Assistant Team Manager or an experienced support worker with a passion for leadership, this role offers the ideal platform for career progression.

The Action Group values diversity in our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Leader organisation, we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, and offer a guaranteed interview for anyone who meets the essential criteria for the role. We also strongly encourage and welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and other underrepresented groups.

If you require any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months in the last 10 years will need to provide a Criminal Convictions Certificate (or equivalent) from the relevant country or countries. The cost of obtaining this certificate will be the candidate’s responsibility. This is a regulated role and requires PVG Disclosure Scotland membership for adults and children.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old.

For further information on our recruitment process, please see the links below.

Leadership

• Support and develop a team of support workers, enabling them to lead on person‑centred goals through regular management contact time, practice observations, coaching, and skill development.
• Support the Depute Practice and Wellbeing Leader in developing appropriate skills to work locally with support workers.
• Uphold national care standards and SSSC Codes of Conduct.
• Foster positive and trusting relationships with individuals we support, their families, carers, and colleagues.

Practice Development and Compliance Monitoring

• Ensure compliance in organisational systems and processes related to service delivery (support plans, reviews, advocacy).
• Maintain continuous professional learning and development to achieve best practices.
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to deliver training programmes and workshops.
• Develop a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create positive relationships that promote engagement, wellbeing, and practice development.

Staff Support and Advocacy

• Serve as a point of contact and advocate for staff, individuals we support, and their families.
• Provide confidential support to staff experiencing work‑related challenges or personal difficulties using a trauma‑informed approach.

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