Senior Social Care Officer, Navigate, Perth

4 weeks ago


Perth, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

Job Description

Senior Social Care Officer - PKC
£27, - £30, (28.8 Hours per week)
Navigate, George Inn Lane, Perth

Navigate is looking for an experienced Senior Social Care Officer to join our team.

Ideally you will have your SVQ3, if not, you will be willing to achieve this within 6 months of taking up this post.

You will support young people who are finding it difficult to sustain a mainstream education and/or experiencing community based difficulties, and their families.

You'll need to be a good listener, creative and willing to have lots of fun.

The position is based at Navigate in George Inn Lane in Perth.

Preferred working days are Tuesday to Friday each week.

The Individual

We're looking for someone who has worked with teenagers and families, to develop their life-skills and engagement in education, and who can support and encourage young people to move on to positive post-school destinations. 

You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Hannah Martin, Senior Practitioner on .

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate 

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