Assistant Community Care Officer
- Location:
- Moray Area, IV30 1BX
- Salary:
- £24,278.80 - £26,352.30 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 29 hours per week
Job Description
To assist the Community Care team carry out procedures in relation to a clients community care needs assessment, ensuring current policies and initiatives set by Local and Central Government are applied.
Undertake home visits to contribute in the completion of needs assessments in relation to services being provided by Health and Social Care Department.
Responsibilities
To assist with the completion of support plans, SDSQ, reviews and other related documents, and provide practical assistance to case-holders where required.
To review less complex service packages as agreed by Team Manager in supporting the Community Care Team.
Use of various IT systems.
Participate in team meetings, attend supervision sessions and participate in ERDP
Dealing with Challenging Relationships and Environment.
To be aware of Health and Safety issues as per council procedures and policies.
The Individual
Experience /Training in Local Government.
Knowledge of Local Authority policies in relation to Community Care.
Educated to SVQ3, HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline with Higher grade or equivalent in English
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft office packages, including Excel and Access
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
To be able to work under pressure & prioritise own workload.
Be able to exercise own initiative and make decisions.
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.
Ability to deal confidently and sympathetically with people who may not agree with decisions and policies.
Ability to use discretion and adopt a calm approach.
Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
Ability to work in an open plan office
Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements
Ability to work flexibly to meet demands of service
Temporary until June 2023
Closing date: 16 December 2022
Starting Salary: £24,278.80 per year pro rata
£12.88 per hour
29 Hours per week
For further information contact - Zandra Smith 01343 553024 / 01343 553128