Mobile Warden Part Time

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You will be involved in responding to emergency requests for assistance from service users within their own homes.  You must be an experienced social service worker with commitment, patience and an understanding of ageing and disability and their effect on people’s lives. You must be able to work under pressure and deal confidently, calmly and sensitively with difficult situations. You must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internal and external, and in addition, have excellent team working and written skills.

The post will involve responding to emergency situations and will include falls, personal care etc. as well as routine installation and de-installation of equipment to service users throughout the Falkirk Council area. Training will be provided, both formal and informal, to facilitate the delivery of the MECS service

You are required to commit to a rostered shift working pattern including early, back and night shifts on a rolling rota.  The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off.

The contracted hours of the post are 33 hours per week, but this will be averaged over an 8 week roster period.  The shift pattern will be 4 on 4 off and you will work 7 blocks of 4 shifts over the 8 week period.

All MECS Mobile Wardens are paid for every minute of their shift including any meal breaks; this is necessary to allow all emergency situations to be handled at any time. 

You will require to be registered with SSSC within 6 months of your employment.  You must have, or be willing to work towards, an appropriate qualification to facilitate full registration with SSSC.

The post is temporary until June 2023 to cover a period of sickness.

All posts involve lone working.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership. 

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Stephen on (01324) 506520.