Community Care Assistant – Assessment and Review Team x 3, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 463.47 Full Time

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We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three full time equivalent Community Care Assistants to join the newly created Assessment and Review Team. 

Successful applicants will be supported by a Team Manager and will work in collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines within the team which will comprise Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, rehab and technology staff.

The team will be responsible for the assessment for new community services, review of existing care at home services and oversight of unmet need in relation to Care at Home. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support clients to maximise independence whilst supporting the assessment and review workload.

Successful applicants must have the ability to work as part of a team, respond to the demands of a busy service, be able to follow procedures, have excellent communication and good report writing skills.  They must have the ability to travel throughout West Lothian and hold a recognised qualification in social care.

The skills and knowledge applicants must have are: –

• Essential SVQ level 3 required
• e.g. HNC/SVQ level 3 in Social Care or equivalent
• Desirable experience in a SW Practice Team or OT Service

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC.  If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.