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Job Description
Supply Social Care Officers – PKC11741
£16.37 per hour
Woodlea Cottage, Perth
Woodlea Cottage is a short break respite unit for children with complex needs.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of supply staff to cover the occasional shift.
We are looking for individuals with experience of working with children with complex needs.
Ideally you would have an HNC in Health and Social Care and SVQ 3 again in Health and Social Care, but we are happy to meet with anyone without these qualifications to have a fuller discussion re your experience etc.
You must be registered with the SSSC or be prepared to register.
Ideally someone with experience of Moving and Handling would be helpful.
At Woodlea we support children with a variety of complex communication and cognitive disabilities. So, we are looking for someone with the ability to work side-by-side and with groups of children within a residential setting, providing family support services to children who have a wide range of complex and enduring disabilities and support needs.
The Individual
Should you require further information about these posts you can contact Woodlea staff by telephone on 01738474700 or 07717 818081 or by email at: [email protected]
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent 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.
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A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
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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