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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 5 April at 11:59PM
Location: East Kilbride, Rutherglen and Cambuslang areas
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday
Salary / Hourly Rate: £33, - £34, per year
An exciting opportunity has become available to work within a fast-paced team that operates at the forefront of social care services within South Lanarkshire. We are seeking to appoint suitable candidates to the post of Community Support Assistant within Home Assessment Teams.
Home Assessment Teams operate seven days a week with a focus on supporting service users to regain or attain skills and abilities. Helping them to achieve as much independence as they can in their own homes.
The Community Support Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses and Social Care professionals with the aim of supporting, motivating and inspiring people to re-learn daily skills and enhance their quality of life. This may be required following a period in hospital or to prevent admission to hospital.
The postholder will be contracted to work 35 hours each week, Monday to Friday. The key tasks are detailed in the job profile.
Requirements
1. You must have SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent, to fully meet SSSC registration requirements of the post. You must provide proof of your qualifications when applying for this post as part of your application
2. View further information regarding the SSSC requirements for this post.
3. You will be required to demonstrate your ability to work at SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum standard and be willing to work towards achieving this qualification if you do not already hold this qualification/equivalent or greater.
4. You will require to register as a Practitioner within a Support Service with the Scottish Social Services Council