Social Care Officer - 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:
New Rannoch Centre, Shuna Court, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3DN

SALARY:
£22,975 - £25,183 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
35 hours per week

£22,975 - £25, Hours per week)
New Rannoch Centre, Perth

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new employee to join the team at New Rannoch Day Centre which is a busy and vibrant community hub that supports older people to lead active and valued lives.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable person to join our team as a Social Care Officer.

The building has a dementia friendly design with extensive outside space for activities.

The underlying focus of the role is based on enabling individuals to achieve goals which are meaningful to them and to encourage people to recognise that they have the right and potential to lead a full and rewarding life.

Your duties will include Supporting clients to achieve their individual outcomes through creativity and choice. This could be clients who are living with various physical and mental health conditions including clients living with Dementia. Part of the role also includes supporting clients with personal care and medication.

The centre is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm and a flexible approach to your hours is required to work in partnership with the current staff team rotas.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a comprehensive training programme which will include health and safety, and dementia awareness.

The Individual:

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible and creative thinking individuals to join our team within New Rannoch Centre as a Social Care Officer.

The person must be committed in supporting individuals to meet their full potential and achieve positive wellbeing whilst promoting independence and social inclusion.

You will be responsible for a small number of clients enabling each individual to achieve their desired outcomes while also supporting any family members/carers.

Ideally you will have an interest in, and flair for, facilitating activities such as music, art, craftwork, cooking and gardening and be able to support people with varying abilities to participate in these popular activities.

SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable. A current full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive our pool car and minibus.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Shona Thomson (Manager) or Tracey Chisholm (Depute Manager) on

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.