Social Care Officer (HART D2A) - 5 Posts, Perth Royal Infirmary - PKC*****Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.We currently have the following opportunity:Social Care Officer (5 Posts) - PKC*****Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.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 within our Home Assessment Recovery Team (HART D2A), with opportunities to work across the South, Perth and North localities of Perth and Kinross.You will work across the following areas:South – Carse of Gowrie, Kinross, Auchterarder, Crieff, Comrie and surrounding areasPerth – Perth City and surrounding areas, Bridgend and SconeNorth – Blairgowrie, Meigle, Coupar Angus, Luncarty, Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and surrounding areasThe RoleYou will have the opportunity to visit and support people in their own homes by following a pre-planned schedule and working on a shift pattern covering breakfast, lunch, tea and bedtime visits.There may also be occasions where overnight working is required as part of the service rota (20:00 to 08:00).
By supporting the delivery of high-quality care, you will help facilitate discharge from hospital, support vulnerable individuals to remain independent at home, and help prevent admission to hospital or full-time care.You will support people with varying abilities, with responsibilities tailored to individual needs.
This will include promoting reablement and independence while assisting with daily living tasks, such as helping individuals get up in the morning and prepare for the day ahead.
This may include personal care tasks, always maintaining the individual's dignity.You may also assist with:Household tasksPractical day-to-day activities that promote wellbeing and independenceAdministering and monitoring medicationSupporting individuals with their bedtime routinesBeing a care skilled is a truly rewarding career and can make a significant difference to the lives of people in our communities who need that extra support to live safely within their own homes.Your responsibilities will include:Following a schedule/rota of planned visitsSupporting individuals with personal care tasks to help them achieve their optimum level of independenceProtecting individuals from risk or abuse and reporting any concerns to your line managerEnsuring health and safety for yourself and individuals in line with PKC policies and proceduresParticipating in risk assessmentsMaintaining accurate records and reporting on individuals' progressComplying with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of PracticeSkills & Experience RequiredDoes caring come naturally to you?
Our team provides supportive care to vulnerable individuals across Perth and Kinross, helping them remain living independently 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 and are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, this could be the job for you.Do you see yourself as a genuine person with good communication skills?
You will have the skills to communicate effectively with individual clients, internal and external agencies, and the wider staff team.It is essential that you have:Excellent listening, oral and written communication skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a teamThe ability to maintain confidentialityThe ability to work co‐operatively with other professionals, families and carersDo you have an understanding of the Council's Values and Behaviours as drivers for us as an organisation and as individuals, relating to Ambition, Compassion and Integrity?
You will influence the way we work with each other, as well as the people and communities we serve, by:Thinking "yes", being creative, looking to improve, and focusing on positive outcomesTreating everyone with kindness, dignity and respectBeing open and honest, fair and consistent, and supporting us to do what we say we willYou should also have an understanding of the Council's Employee Code of Conduct and the SSSC Codes of Practice.Your responsibilities will include:Following a schedule/rota of individuals' planned visitsSupporting individuals with personal care tasks to enable them to reach their optimum level of independenceProtecting individuals from risk or abuse and reporting any concerns to your line managerEnsuring health and safety for yourself and individuals in line with PKC policies and proceduresParticipating in risk assessmentsMaintaining accurate records and reporting on individuals' progressComplying with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of PracticeFive promises we make to you:You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people who inspire youYou will be encouraged to develop your strengths, learn and flourishYou will be supported to belong and feel connected with your team,



communities and the organisationYou will be supported to focus on people and make a positive differenceEvery day and night will be different, and you will have the support needed to do the best you canOther informationA driving licence is essential due to the geographical area of Perth and Kinross and the demands of service deliveryThere are no formal entry requirements, although relevant experience is desirableYou will be required and supported to work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 (previously SVQ 2)For further information, please contact Jenny Hughes, Quality Monitoring Officer, on ************.Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOurvalues and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of ourkey priorities.
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 ourvalues and behaviours.
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Here's what we can offer you:Pay / Salary Scales (TAS4): £28,812 – £31,346 (based on 36 hours/week)annual leave package6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary dayEligibility to join ourFamily friendly and positive work/life balance policies such asFlexible Working,Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave,time off for volunteering and ourAccess to a range ofWe recognise there can be benefits toflexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this.
You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you.
A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.
You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.You are required to be registered with theScottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.Next StepsWe would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jenny Hughes, Quality Monitoring Officer, on ************ to find out more.All new employees have a four-month probationary period.
Further details are available in the FAQs at "How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us".
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