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Supervisor - Children's Service Glasgow

Job details
Posting date: 10 October 2025
Salary: £25,878.00 to £26,724.00 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Plus pension contributions and excellent staff benefits
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 22 October 2025
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Sense Scotland
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JT1177

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Summary

Sense Scotland - Join the Team and make a difference every day!

Do you have a passion for leadership, the ability to motivate and support others, and the drive to collaborate with a team dedicated to providing exceptional care? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit 2 Supervisors offering 20 hours per week within our Children's services based in Kinning Park, Glasgow. You will be working day to day with a dedicated team to ensure the children who come into the service receive the best care and opportunity to express themselves and have fun through a variety of activities such as arts, crafts, and sensory play.

Hours and shift patterns:

The service operates Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, and Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. It is envisaged that the Supervisor post will include working some evenings and approximately 1.5 weekends in 4.

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.
*Support the delivery of fun, stimulating and creative sessions.

About you

You will have significant experience working directly with individuals who have complex care and communication needs. You’re a natural leader who can motivate and guide colleagues, always striving to deliver person-centred care and set a strong example of best practices in social care.

This role could be perfect for you if:
*SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and be in a position to work towards an SVQ3 as determined by the SSSC
*You are flexible, able to work across a range of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
*You possess strong IT and organisational skills to manage office tasks efficiently.
*You have a deep understanding and experience of person-centred practice.
*You are skilled in coaching and mentoring colleagues to foster their development.
*You have exceptional communication skills, especially in conveying complex and sensitive information.
*Have creative and innovative ideas that overcome barriers to teaching, learning and assessment

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a key player in a team dedicated to improving lives, apply now and join us in making a meaningful difference.

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