Social Care Worker, SCRS

Job Description

Based at West District Office, you will work part time, 30 hours per week. Please note: References are no longer requested at application stage and will requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Lisa Bowring on 01382 307521 or email lisa.bowring@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will have a SVQ2 or willing to undertake SVQ2 assessment to achieve award.

Responsibilities

You will assist in providing a 24-hour response service for vulnerable older people, people with physical disabilities, people with mental illness or people with learning disabilities, whose independence in the community is supported by an alarm call system. To provide a locally based mobile service to Sheltered Housing tenants when full-time Wardens are off duty.

The Individual

You will have past/present caring experience to a high standard - life or work, good written/oral communication skills. You will have the ability to work as team member, work alone and to use own initiative. You will have assessment skills, and be able to understand and meet the needs of people living in the community. You will have the ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and nights. You will have a requirement for further study/training and a full, current driving licence. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.