Development Worker

Job Summary

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

Trindlemoss Day Opportunities provides high‑quality, person‑centred support to adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Our service is designed to promote independence, confidence, social inclusion, meaningful activity and positive life experiences. We are currently seeking passionate and motivated Development Workers to join our team. The role involves supporting individuals to engage in a wide range of structured and meaningful activities, both within Trindlemoss and in the wider community, tailored to individual abilities, interests and personal outcomes. As a Development Worker, you will ,provide respectful, person‑centred support to adults and young people with diverse needs. Support the delivery of engaging activities that promote independence, wellbeing and life skills. Work closely with families and carers to ensure a holistic approach to support. Promote inclusion, dignity, choice and positive relationships Work as part of a skilled and committed multi‑disciplinary team We are looking for like‑minded people who share our values and commitment to person‑centred care. Have experience, or a strong interest, in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs and value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to hear from male applicants, as this will help us achieve a more gender‑balanced workforce that better reflects the people who use our service. This requirement is in line with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, which allows for an Occupational Requirement where being of a particular sex is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. Encouraging applications from men helps us meet identified needs while continuing to recruit fairly and inclusively.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Additional Information

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (Adults)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.