JOB DESCRIPTION
To provide a Community Care Assessment and Care Management Service to individuals within the Mental Health client group.
This will include working in partnership with key agencies and multi- disciplinary groups who are developing services for this client group. The successful applicant should have a demonstrable interest and expertise in working within this field and a commitment to improving outcomes for this vulnerable group.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.
Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.
We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
Here’s what we can offer!
* Competitive salary
* Excellent pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
* Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
* A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
* Car leasing scheme
* Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
* Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at.
Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The grade of this post is Level 10
The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.
Hybrid Workers
The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.
Applicants whose qualification award is pending within the next 6 months, are welcome to apply. If you are recommended for the post the initial placement will be at Level 8, until your qualification is awarded.