Social Care Officer

Job Description

Lead, as a key worker, in the provision of person centred care with holistic support of individuals, in a community or residential setting, whilst promoting equality and choice for all. Responsible for development, recording, implementation and review of personal care and support plans in partnership with service users. This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working. There is a responsibility for the post holder to work toward continuous improvement of the post for the benefit of the Service and the organisation. Working pattern will be 07:30 -15:30 or 14:00 - 22:00 and every second weekend. 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 which must be your current or most recent employer. Fixed term for a period not exceeding 03/06/2024 Informal Enquiries to: Dana Macdonald Contact Number - 01467 539 576 A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here.  Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk