Local Area Co-ordinator
- Location:
- Huntly Family Resource CentreDeveron Road, AB54 8DU
- Salary:
- £17,693 - £18,158 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 21.75 hours per week
Job Description
Work under direction, and in a person centred way, to enable service users (children with disabilities / additional support needs, young people and families) to maximise their quality of life, independence and opportunities for recovery through enhancing participation in community life by developing and co-ordinating support, information systems and resources.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
The working hours are 21.75 per week to be worked over three full working days. Working days are negotiable.
Interviews will be held on 12th June 2025 at Huntly Family Centre.
Informal enquiries to Kirsty Yau: 01467 539907
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Requirements
This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 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 both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.
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