Locality Worker (Various Hours & Locations) (Permanent & Temporary)

Job Description

NLC7 £30,467 - £33,142 Pro Rata

Based in one of our locality support service teams, you will be a member of a team delivering high quality support/care packages to adults with a range of support needs, using person centred approaches in individual or small group settings. You will also be required to facilitate meaningful opportunities in mainstream community environments by accessing a range of activities which encompass social, leisure, lifelong learning and employment pursuits. In addition, you will lead on and contribute to the assessment, implementation, development and monitoring of individual support plans ensuring they continue to meet the needs of service users, including arrangements for measuring outcomes for and with individuals.

Educated to SVQ Level 2 in Social Care with a willingness to work towards SVQ level 3 within a defined timescale is essential. In addition, you will have experience of working with people with a range of support needs and of supporting individuals personal care needs. You should also have the ability to complete / contribute to assessments and care planning.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

Work Pattern: Working flexibly 5 over 7 days and evenings and weekends as required.

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North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Due to the training involved and the continuity of care for service users, consideration must be given to the time remaining on current visa arrangements for non-UK nationals.  There must be at least 18 months remaining on the current visa status for successful applicants.

Requirements

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

Responsibilities

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

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The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.

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