We currently have the following opportunity:
Social Care Officer - PKC13921
£28,812 - £31,346
Community Alarms, Perth
This is an exciting and rewarding role as a Social Care Officer, to contribute to the operation of the the Perth & Kinross Council Community Alarm and Telecare Service.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that provides peace of mind for individuals and their families through a 24-hour response service. In addition, help vulnerable service users in the community and to stay at home independently, and prevent admission to hospital or full-time care.
The shift pattern is 12-hour shifts which is variable and includes weekends, and night work.
You will be responsible for working across our Alarm Receiving Centre and Response Team, answering and responding to calls for the most vulnerable citizens in the Perth and Kinross area. You will be able to identify their needs, which are often complex, and provide an appropriate response to ensure their safety.
The shift pattern is 12-hour shifts which is variable and includes weekends, and night work.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
Do you have Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity? Yes? Then you will have something to offer.
A degree of technical knowledge and understanding of IT systems would be desirable as you will be required to install Telecare equipment and input information on to the systems that we use.
You should have experience of working with vulnerable service users in a community setting and carrying out personal care to a high standard. Training will be provided.
You must have the ability to maintain confidentiality, work co-operatively with other professionals, families and carers, be a problem solver and be able to work on your own initiative.
Good listening, oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
You should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to cope with demanding work. A reliable and flexible approach to work together with a positive, responsible and caring attitude are also essential.
You must have or be willing to work towards and obtain SVQ 2 in Social Care.
Due to the geographical are of Perth and Kinross, you must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key 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 our values and behaviours.
