Social Care Officers - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Perth Community Fire Station, High Street, Perth, PH1 1PL

SALARY:
£23,631 - £25,903 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
20 hours per week

£23,631 - £25,903 pro rata (2x20/1x30 hours/week)

Perth Fire Station, 401 High Street, Perth, PH1 1PL

As we know TEC is capable of providing an effective solution to meet demands on health and social care services and help address the challenge of delivering care and support to those with Complex Needs (primarily learning disabilities and autism) in communities.

The future delivery of social care lies in a partnership between person centred one to one support and a creative and bespoke technology enabled care packages.

The role will be on a wakened nightshift basis and will involve responding to

Technology alerts and alarm activations
Planned / unplanned virtual responses
Personal Care Requests
Emergency Support
Safeguarding the individual's welfare and well being
Technical Support
Supports after a fall

The Individual:

You will be enthusiastic, motivated, have a keen interest and willingness to deliver care and support to those with Complex Needs (primarily learning disabilities and autism) in communities.

You will support individuals through a response to technology alerts and alarm activations, this will include planned and unplanned virtual response as per support plans, you will be expected to provide direct support to individuals across a variety of tasks.

This may also include moving and handling and administering medications.

It is essential that you have good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and communicate at varying levels with individuals, colleagues and other professionals.

Due to the response and lone working elements of this role it is essential that you drive and a geographical knowledge of communities in Perth would be desirable.

You will be able to use your initiative and make decisions, be a good team player and knowing when to seek further advice from a manager.

Take responsibility for yourself, customers/ service users, contractors and others and ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Promote and act as a role model for the Council's values and commitment to equality and diversity. Promote positive values and anti-discriminatory, non judgemental practise and treat colleagues and customers with dignity and respect.

For further information contact N Shiels or H Johnston on Tel No

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, 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.

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.