Home Care Procurement Officer

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 27th September 2024

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Home Care Procurement Officer in Mid Argyll. This role is responsible for the commissioning and quality assurance of care at home services in the community.

We are looking for an individual who is dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate about supporting people to maintain their independence at home and ensure support services provide positive, person centred and high quality care. You will require to have a knowledge of the SSSC framework for persons receiving supports, and the standards and codes of practice for registered care providers.

At times, the role does include responding to crisis situations so it is essential that you have resilience, initiative, and with support of the team, can deal with difficult and pressurised circumstances. This is a rewarding but challenging role, therefore good problem solving and communication skills are critical.

We are seeking applicants that will be part of a team who are passionate about ensuring individuals in the community have positive experiences with care services that promote their independence and well-being.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

 

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. 

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:-

 

Aileen Macaulay, Team Leader (Resources)

Contact Telephone Number: 01586 559093

Email: aileen.macaulay@argyll-bute.gov.uk

 

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.  

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.  

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy