140 Social Services / Housing jobs in Stepps, North Lanarkshire

Job Description

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

Do you have the experience to join us as a Care Coordinator in a modern 56 bedded care home. Your responsibilities will include, leading and directing the care team to ensure delivery of person centred care.

You will promote and encourage staff interaction with care, meaningful activity and infection control processes. Your role will be to develop and support staff throughout your shift. You will lead and support with H&S and all Fire procedures within the building. You will be part of our management team within Crosslet House and your role will include promoting quality standards to comply with current legislation and council policy. To carry out the required administrative procedures and to contribute to staff development and manage all aspects of the the electronic medication system and Care Planning system. We will welcome applicants who would enjoy being part of our busy Team.

You should have or be working towards SVQ 4 in Care and Professional Development Award or equivalent. You should be able to register with SSSC.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/