Location: Coatbridge Locality Support Services Disability Buchanan Street Coatbridge, ML5 1BA
Salary: £32,208 - £35,036 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Job Description
NLC7 £32,208 - £35,036 (based on a 37hr 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 promote and maximise independence, self-management, and natural resources. You will enable individuals to gain or regain confidence, ability, and necessary skills while living in their home environment, including natural supports.
A SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable. Successful applicants who do not currently hold this qualification will be supported to achieve it. You should also be motivated, enthusiastic, with a pleasant, friendly manner, and respectful of the privacy and dignity of individuals. As a good communicator, you must 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 working within a care setting, undertaking moving and assisting, is desirable, along with some IT skills. A current driving license is essential for Home Support Workers. In return, we will offer opportunities for you to develop your experience further and support your ongoing personal development.
You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing this role.
You will also need to be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Requirements
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 offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellbeing support, financial benefits, and family support. This includes 26 days of annual leave, 6 public holidays*, and a range of offers through our NLLife reward site. We also provide a full learning and development program via our LearnNL academy to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked as compensation for annual leave and public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for hours worked.
Responsibilities
Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, such as Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver, or others?
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist, or spouse of a veteran who has previously served in the Armed Forces?
The Council welcomes applications from individuals self-assessing as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those who meet the essential criteria of the job.
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