Social Care Officer - Supported Living Team PKC

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Social Care Officer- PKC
13991
£20,008 - £21,768
Supported Living Team, 41d St Catherines Road, Perth

Are you ready for a career change that is fulfilling and rewarding?

If yes, this is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Social Care Officer, in the Supported Living Team, within Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided.

Our team provides supportive care to vulnerable service users with varying learning disabilities and mental health to allow them to live independently in their own homes and the community. 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.

5 Promises we make to you.

As a successful post holder, you will be responsible for:

• Following a planned schedule of service user visits.
• Supporting service users to maintain their own homes.
• Supporting service users based on their assessed needs.
• Providing personal care tasks when required to enable the person to reach their optimum level of independence.
• Monitoring health & wellbeing and supporting attendance at appointments.
• Supporting service users to access community facilities and activities.
• Supporting service users to recognise and achieve their potential.
• Protecting individuals from risk or abuse and reporting any concerns through appropriate processes.
• Ensuring health & safety for yourself and service users in line with PKC policy and procedures.
• Participating in assessments.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting on service users' progress.
• Complying with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within the required timescales.
• Undertake personal development and work towards recognised qualifications if required.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence (manual) as this post requires travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross and is required for service user transport and accessing rural locations.
• Work a flexible rota, including alternate weekends.
• Be available for occasional sleep‑over shifts.

If you're passionate about social care and committed to making a difference, please apply.

We're looking for compassionate, patient, reliable and adaptable team members who value the rights and dignity of others. We provide the tools and environment for both new and experienced carers to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

A valid UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.

Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided.

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.

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and if you are invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and that also demonstrate our values and behaviours
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Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package.
• 6 days public holidays and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our…