Social Care Officer

4 days ago

Perth, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:
Various Locations in Perth, PH1 5PH

SALARY:
£21,698 - £23,969 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time & Part Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£21,698 - £23,969 (pro rata) (various hours/week)
Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Area

Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding? This is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Social Care Officer, in the Home Assessment Recovery Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided.

Our team provide crisis intervention care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.

In this role:

- Visit service users by following a pre-planned schedule, to support with daily tasks, including personal care
- Ensure the health and safety of service users, yourself and colleagues in line with our policies and procedures
- Protect service users from risk and report any concerns to your line manager
- Maintain accurate records and provide updates on service users’ progress
- Comply with national care standards (National Care Standards
- Require to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
- Have effective communication skills and use your initiative while working on your own
- Be enthusiastic, flexible and willing to learn
- A current driving licence and access to personal transport is essential

We offer:

- A range of contracted hours, from 24 to 36 hours per week, with a shift pattern from 08.00hrs to 20.00hrs and 20.00hrs to 08.00hrs
- The opportunity to work within supportive and stable teams of experienced professionals
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Opportunity to work towards recognised qualification ie SVQ2
- Excellent terms and conditions including generous annual leave, pension scheme
- Work uniform and all personal protective equipment (PPE) to undertake the role safely and effectively

**The Individual**:
If you're a caring, patient, compassionate and adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we'd love to hear from you.

Click here for more information about working in adult social care.

If you would like any further information please contact Jenny Hughes on
01738 475626

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 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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