Assessor MECS

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next MECS Assessor within our MECS team?

In this role you will be involved in carrying out assessments for individuals who wish to access the MECS Service. You must be an experienced social service worker with commitment, patience and an understanding of ageing and disability and their effect on people’s lives. You must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internal and external, and in addition, have excellent team working and ICT skills.

The post will involve explaining the service to individuals and their families, completing risk assessments and installing MECS alarm units. Training will be provided, both formal and informal.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will be able to work under pressure and deal confidently, calmly and sensitively with difficult situations.

The person must also possess…

• Previous experience working in a care setting and carrying out risk assessments
• Good communication skills
• A full driving licence
• Ability to organise their own workload
• Ability to use their initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lone work
• ICT skills
• Knowledge of Telecare technology would be an advantage

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job description below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week and will be worked five days over 7 days.

This post is temporary until December 2026 to cover a temporary project.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits.

Requirements

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Alison Stephen at alison.stephen@falkirk.gov.uk or 01324 506520.

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