Reablement Assistant (HART), Various Locations in Perth & Kinross – PKC08758 Full Time & Part Time

Job Description

Reablement Assistant – PKC08758
£21,698 – £23,969 (pro rata) (various hours/week)
Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Area

Are you ready for a career change that’s fulfilling and rewarding?  This is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, in the Home Assessment Recovery Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross.  Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided.

Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer.  So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.

In this role:

• Visit service users by following a pre-planned schedule, to support with daily tasks, including personal care
• Ensure the health and safety of service users, yourself and colleagues in line with our policies and procedures 
• Protect service users from risk and report any concerns to your line manager
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on service users’ progress
• Comply with national care standards (National Care Standards- A Guide – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)) and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice
• Require to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
• Have effective communication skills and use your initiative while working on your own
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and willing to learn
• A current driving licence and access to personal transport is essential

We offer:

• A range of contracted hours, from 10 to 36 hours per week
• The opportunity to work within supportive and stable teams of experienced professionals
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunity to work towards recognised qualification ie SVQ2
• Excellent terms and conditions including generous annual leave, pension scheme
• Work uniform and all personal protective equipment (PPE) to undertake the role safely and effectively 

The Individual

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and there is no better time to apply as registration is currently free until 31 March 2022.   

If you’re a caring, patient, compassionate and adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we’d love to hear from you.  

For informal discussion about this role, and if you require support to complete your application, please contact Jenny Hughes 01738 475626

Click here for more information about working in adult social care. 

The Council is aware that the diversity of our communities is increasing all the time. We recognise the importance of our communities being able to relate to our staff and welcome applications, particularly from under-represented groups.  

If you would like any further information please contact Jenny Hughes on 01738 475626.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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