Job Advertisement
NLC7 £30,848- £33,551 (Based on a 37 hour post, pro rata for part-time hours)
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a rewarding career as part of our Home Support Service providing a person-centred care approach to individuals living in North Lanarkshire. As a member of the team, you will use a reablement approach, working closely alongside individuals and their families, to focus on promoting and maximising independence, self-management, and natural resources. You will enable individuals to gain or regain their confidence, ability, and necessary skills whilst living in their home environment, encompassing natural supports.
We have opportunities within the Cumbernauld Home Support Service providing longer-term care.
A SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable. Successful applicants who don't currently hold this qualification will be supported to achieve it. You should also be motivated and enthusiastic with a pleasant, friendly manner and respectful of the privacy and dignity of individuals. As a good communicator, you must also be able to observe and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of people in your care, updating and recording individual care plans as appropriate.
Experience of working within a care setting, undertaking moving and assisting, is desirable, together with some IT skills. In return, we will offer opportunities for you to develop your experience further and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.
You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.
You will also need to be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). A current driving licence is essential for this post.
Contracts available for: Cumbernauld area only
21, 24.5, and 28-hour backshift positions
All contracts are averaged over a two-week pattern:
* Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
* Week 2 - Wednesday and Thursday
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days of annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLife reward site. We also provide a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
For more information on local authority careers, visit the myjobscotland career hub.
North Lanarkshire Council is happy to talk about flexible working; we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.
*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total as recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for hours worked.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to support service personnel, veterans, and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans, provided they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats such as large print, Braille, or audio. To request an alternative application pack, please call 01698 403151.
The following link contains our Easy Read documents, which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.
Easy Read - My NL
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