Care Co-ordinator

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Care Co-ordinator

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

£12,066.42 - £12,906.21

 

This is a time of significant change for both the Social Work Service in Dumfries & Galloway, and the wider health and social care sector in general. This post offers real opportunities to contribute to service delivery and development.

 

You will work 14.5 hours per week based within the Social Work Team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will be a member of a busy Social Work team, working with adults and their families/carers, within a hospital setting.

 

Your primary responsibility will be to work with adults in hospital to assess their need for care and support and to help formulate and review outcome-based plans. This will be done in conjunction with carers and families where appropriate, and alongside health colleagues. You will also link closely with colleagues in the wider Health and Social Care Partnership and other agencies.

 

You will need to be able to work under your own initiative and prioritise your work accordingly. You will have knowledge of the major themes which are relevant to health and social work services, and an awareness of the functional impact of old age, ill health and disability. You will be expected to practice in accordance with legislation, in particular the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

 

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

 

You must hold an SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care, and experience of working in a health or social care setting is also an essential requirement. You must have excellent communication skills, both

 

verbal and written, and a good working knowledge of the Mosaic IT system is desirable.

 

You will receive regular supervision and support, as well as access to training and development opportunities as they arise.

 

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

 

For further information please contact Shona Irvine, Senior Social Worker or Elaine Hastings, Team Manager on 030 33 33 3001

Shona.Irvine@dumgal.gov.uk

Elaine.Hastings@dumgal.gov.uk