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Vacancy posted: Friday, 5 Oct 2012
Social Work Assistant
Largs
£11.91 - £13.00
Please note: This vacancy is no longer advertised.
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Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Brisbane Road, Largs
Vetting by Disclosure Scotland
This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note: Successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your wages following the commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
What is the Role? To assist in the provision of Social Work Services to older people and their carers within the context of relevant legislation, Council procedures and recognised best practice.
What will you do?
You will provide support and advice to service users, undertake Single Shared Assessments and care coordination tasks, maximise income and benefits, undertake training and any other duties as required.
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What do you need to bring to the Role?
You should have a HNC or SVQ Level III in Social Care or equivalent, experience in working within the caring sector and of the assessment procedure, working knowledge of the needs of older people and their carers, good communication skills, the ability to meet time scales and be a good team player.
Job Reference: NAY003008
Closing Date: 15-Oct-2012
About North Ayrshire Council
Home to 138,000 people, North Ayrshire covers an area of 340 square miles and includes the islands of Arran, Great Cumbrae and Little Cumbrae. Our dramatic coastal scenery, rolling hills and long sandy beaches make for a fantastic place for you and your family and friends to visit. Why work for us? If you think working for your local council is about sweeping roads and collecting Council Tax then think again. There's no such thing as a 'typical' job with us - just countless opportunities to make a real difference to North Ayrshire. From inspecting restaurants to caring for the local environment, North Ayrshire Council employees are hard at work making North Ayrshire the best it can be. Day in, day out, we’re responsible for delivering a huge variety of services to around 138,000 people. Working for North Ayrshire Council provides a career that’s challenging and rewarding. We’ll support your professional progression and development all the way.
