Social Care Officer

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In Falkirk we are passionate about the work we do. We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognize the importance of diversity within our organization and look to reflect the communities we serve. We have an opportunity for a permanent Social Care Officer post within our Care Home Assurance and Review Team which focuses on completing statutory reviews and also support quality assurance, monitoring in care homes and improvement of outcomes for adults who live in care homes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Care Officer who is passionate about improving outcomes for people living in care homes.

You will adopt a person-centered approach that focuses on the adult and their carer/family members whilst undertaking outcome focused assessments and reviews. You will be familiar with Health and Social Care Standards: My Support, my Life and you will complete monitoring of these standards. You will support improvement and contribute to quality assurance in care homes You will participate in duty systems and rotas relevant to CHART and along with colleagues, you will be expected to contribute to the development of innovative ways of working to ensure that adults living in care homes outcomes are improved.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure

• Time for reflective supervision

• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.

• We work in partnership with colleagues in Forth Valley NHS, affording excellent opportunities for joint training and working.

• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities

• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.

• Competitive salaries

• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme

• Falkirk Council promote a flexible and home working policy.

Martin Thom, Head of Integration for Community Care, shares details of exciting new developments for Falkirk Social Work Services

You must have the ability to travel as per service demand.

HNC /SVQ3 in social care or equivalent would be preferred.

You will work 36 hours per week.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For an informal discussion please contact Gina Anderson at gina.anderson@falkirk.gov.uk or Sarah Buchanan at sarah.buchanan@falkirk.gov.uk