Social Care Officer (HART D2A) - 6 Posts Royal Infirmary PKC14122

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 (6 Posts) - PKC
14122
£28,812 - £31,346
Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth

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 Social Care Officer within our Home Assessment Recovery Team (HART D2A), with opportunities to work across the South, Perth and North localities of Perth and Kinross.

You will work across the following areas:

• South – Carse of Gowrie, Kinross, Auchterarder, Crieff, Comrie and surrounding areas

• Perth – Perth City and surrounding areas, Bridgend and Scone

• North – Blairgowrie, Meigle, Coupar Angus, Luncarty, Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and surrounding areas

The Role

You will have the opportunity to visit and support people in their own homes by following a pre-planned schedule and working on a shift pattern covering breakfast, lunch, tea and bedtime visits.

There may also be occasions where overnight working is required as part of the service rota (20:00 to 08:00).

By supporting the delivery of high-quality care, you will help facilitate discharge from hospital, support vulnerable individuals to remain independent at home, and help prevent admission to hospital or full-time care.

You will support people with varying abilities, with responsibilities tailored to individual needs. This will include promoting reablement and independence while assisting with daily living tasks, such as helping individuals get up in the morning and prepare for the day ahead. This may include personal care tasks, always maintaining the individual's dignity.

You may also assist with:

• Meal preparation

• Household tasks

• Practical day-to-day activities that promote wellbeing and independence

• Administering and monitoring medication

• Supporting individuals with their bedtime routines

Being a care professional is a truly rewarding career and can make a significant difference to the lives of people in our communities who need that extra support to live safely within their own homes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Following a schedule/rota of planned visits

• Supporting individuals with personal care tasks to help them achieve their optimum level of independence

• Protecting individuals from risk or abuse and reporting any concerns to your line manager

• Ensuring health and safety for yourself and individuals in line with PKC policies and procedures

• Participating in risk assessments

• Maintaining accurate records and reporting on individuals' progress

• Complying with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice

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

Does caring come naturally to you?

Our team provides supportive care to vulnerable individuals across Perth and Kinross, helping them remain living independently 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 and are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, this could be the job for you.

Do you see yourself as a genuine person with good communication skills?

You will have the skills to communicate effectively with individual clients, internal and external agencies, and the wider staff team.

It is essential that you have:

• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

• The ability to maintain confidentiality

• The ability to work co-operatively with other professionals, families and carers

Do you have an understanding of the Council's Values and Behaviours as drivers for us as an organisation and as individuals, relating to Ambition, Compassion and Integrity?

You will influence the way we work with each other, as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking "yes", being creative, looking to improve, and focusing on positive…