Assistant Community Care Officer

Job Description

To assist the Community Care team carry out procedures in relation to a clients community care needs assessment, ensuring current policies and initiatives set by Local and Central Government are applied.

Undertake home visits to contribute in the completion of needs assessments in relation to services being provided by Health and Social Care Department.

The Moray West Community Care Team covers the locality areas of Elgin, Forres and Lossiemouth. There are opportunities to work within established Multi-disciplinary teams throughout the locality area. The team provides a supportive environment for practitioners to be part of during the current challenges facing the Health and Social Care sector. Potential applicants are encouraged to make contact with the team manager to discuss the post further.

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act . Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with this group as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by Moray Council.

Please note : - PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Employment References

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating.

Responsibilities

To assist with the completion of support plans, SDSQ, reviews and other related documents, and provide practical assistance to case-holders where required.

To review less complex service packages as agreed by Team Manager in supporting the Community Care Team.

Use of various IT systems.

Participate in team meetings, attend supervision sessions and participate in ERDP

Dealing with Challenging Relationships and Environment.

To be aware of Health and Safety issues as per council procedures and policies.

The Individual

Experience / Training in Local Government.

Knowledge of Local Authority policies in relation to Community Care.

Educated to SVQ3, HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline with Higher grade or equivalent in English

Knowledge and experience of Microsoft office packages, including Excel and Access

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To be able to work under pressure & prioritise own workload.

Be able to exercise own initiative and make decisions.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.

Ability to deal confidently and sympathetically with people who may not agree with decisions and policies.

Ability to use discretion and adopt a calm approach.

Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Ability to work flexibly to meet demands of service

Closing date : 7 March

Starting Salary : £27,.75 per year

14.55 per hour

Interview Date : 19 / 03 /

For further information contact - Zandra Smith /

Salary : $28