We currently have the following opportunity:
Social Work Assistant, Early Intervention and Prevention - PKC14159
£34,424 - £37,784
Pullar House, Perth
Perth & Kinross Council aims to work with the residents of the Perth & Kinross area to provide independent living across all communities.
A vacancy has arisen within the Early Intervention and Prevention service for a Community Care Assistant in the Access Team working 36 hrs per week. The team covers North and South Perthshire, as well as Perth City and so you must be flexible and able to respond to need as required. Due to the nature of the work, a driving licence is essential.
The Early Intervention and Prevention Service provides a first point of contact for adults and carers who wish to access Social Work Services across Perth and Kinross. We support Adults age 16+ across all client groups. This work is supported by a range of partners including GP's and 3rd sector organisations. Our aim is to enable people to live more independently in their communities - providing care and support at the right time, in the right place, when it is most needed.
The successful applicant will assist in maintaining vulnerable people in the community by providing a range of social care and care management tasks. These include carrying out Outcome Focussed Assessments, the negotiation of flexible packages of care, and the monitoring and reviewing of individual care packages delivered via SDS (Self Directed Support).
You will have the opportunity to participate in on the job training and your continuous development will be encouraged and supported throughout your career with Perth & Kinross Council.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established, highly skilled team, with excellent training, supervision and development opportunities provided. Benefits also include flexible working scheme, modern working practices, generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
You must have strong assessment skills and be able to demonstrate an understanding of SDS and how this is delivered.
The ability to integrate and cultivate successful links within the team and across services is highly desirable.
Knowledge of services, challenges, demands, and demographics within PKC would be an advantage.
You must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of social work principles and values.
Knowledge of Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity legislation, along with an understanding of carers legislation would be desirable.
You will have a SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare / Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish 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.
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.
