Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Reablement Assistants (HART), 10 Posts – PKC13287 £27,836 – £30,295 Crieff Area Housing Office Are you ready for a career change that’s fulfilling and rewarding? If so, this is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, within Home Assessment Recovery Teams (HART), with opportunity to work in the North, and South localities of Perth and Kinross. This role is dedicated to working in our HART Team. You will work across the North / South locality of Perth and Kinross, this includes areas such as North – Blairgowrie, Alyth, Coupar Angus, Luncarty, Stanley, Bankfoot, Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Aberfeldy, and surrounding areas. South – Carse of Gowrie, Kinross, Auchterarder, Crieff, Comrie, and surrounding areas Does caring come naturally to you? If so, working within Health and Social Care Partnership is not just a job it’s about being part of something meaningful. It’s about being part of an organisation which puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable individuals across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living independently in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, this could be the job for you. Do you see yourself and a genuine person with good communication skills? If so: You will have the skills that allow you to communicate effectively with individual clients, internal / external agencies, and the staff team. It is essential that you have excellent listening, oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team. You must also have the ability to maintain confidentiality, work co-operatively with other professionals, families and carers. Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity? If so, you will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by: Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes. Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect. Being open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will. Having an understanding of the Council’s Employee Code of Conduct and the SSSC Codes of Conduct. The Role, Responsibilities & Requirements The Role You will have the opportunity to visit and support people in their own homes, by following a pre-planned schedule and working on a shift pattern, that covers breakfast, lunch, tea and bed visits. By ensuring you support delivery of a quality care provision, this will support discharge from hospital, and help vulnerable individuals stay at home independently, and prevent admission to hospital or full-time care. You will support people with varying abilities and your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals, this will include the promotion of reablement and independence while assisting with daily living tasks such as helping people to get up in the morning and ready for the day ahead. This can include personal care tasks whilst maintaining their dignity. You may also help with the preparation of meals, household tasks and practical day to day tasks to ensure physical well-being and maintain independence. You will support with administering and monitoring the taking of medication. At the end of the day, help them get ready for bed. Being a care professional is such a rewarding career and can make a big difference to the lives of those in our community who need that extra bit of support to enable them to live safely within their own home. Your responsibilities will include: Following a schedule / rota of individuals planned visits. Supporting individuals with personal care tasks to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence. Protecting individuals from risk or abuse and to report any concerns to your line manager. Ensuring Health & Safety for yourself and individuals, in line with PKC policy and procedures. Participate in risk assessments. Maintaining accurate records and report on individuals progress. Complying with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice 5 Promises we make to you 1. You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people that inspire you 2. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish 3. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities and the organisation 4. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference 5. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do What We offer in Return as a Health & Social Care Partnership: A fantastic Career Pathway. Comprehensive Induction and Shadowing. A Learning Pathway for new and existing employees Excellent Terms & Conditions related to: Pay / Salary Scales (TAS4): £27,836 – £30,295 (based on 36 hours/week) Annual Leave entitlement (starting at 25 days per year – pro rota, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service). Public Holidays entitlement (7 days per year). Work Life Balance (Flexible Working, Carers Leave & Compassionate Leave). Access to a range of Employee Benefits. Access to Pension Scheme. We are an inclusive employer who welcome and encourage applications from anyone in our diverse society. We believe that everyone has something to offer. Requirements You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross and demands related to service delivery. No entry requirement, but relevant experience is desirable. Required and supported to work towards SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 6 (was SVQ2). Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here’s what we can offer you : A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jenny Hughes, Quality Monitoring Officer on 01738 475626 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or [email protected] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post. Alert me to jobs like this