Development Worker Full Time

Job Summary

During Covid-19, we are taking the opportunity to work in different ways and this includes how we continue to undertake our interviews. We are using Microsoft Teams to progress with interviews virtually and 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 looking for caring, compassionate, creative and proactive people to join our team as a Development Worker. This is a brand-new post with the Learning Disability Service Day Opportunities Team, based at Trindlemoss in Irvine. As a Development Worker you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the people we support to enable them to achieve their personal outcomes. You will build a positive working relationship with the people we support and their families and carers and will work as part of a team to ensure the best possible experience for each individual. No two days will be the same, we will tailor our approach to the individuals we support. This could mean facilitating a group activity or providing one to one assistance. It could mean working in our base at Trindlemoss or working alongside our partners in other areas of North Ayrshire. As part of Trindlemoss we are building our community café that offers people the opportunities to train and gain skills in all aspects of catering and running a business. We would be keen to hear from anyone who has experience in catering, training and supporting individuals in this field as well as people who share our values and believe in the strengths and talents of individuals. For more details see the attached Role Profile below. 

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

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 Council’s website.

Additional Information

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 in instalments 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 http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

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. 

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.  If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.