Social Care Officer - 2 Posts, Supported Living Team, Perth

Main Purpose of the RoleWorking 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, 2 Posts - PKC13782£20,008 - £21,768 (25 Hours per week)£16,006 - £17,414 (20 Hours per week)Supported Living Team, 41d St Catherines Road, Perth Are you ready for a career change that's 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 provide supportive care to vulnerable service users with varying learning disabilities and mental health to allow them to live independently in their own homes and their 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. You will work with skilled, passionate, and resilient people that inspire you. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities, and the organisation. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do. 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 home. Supporting service users based on their assessed needs. Supporting service users with personal care tasks when required to enable the person to reach their optimum level of independence. Monitoring health & wellbeing and supporting to appointments. Supporting service users to access community facilities / activities. Supporting service users to recognise and achieve their potential. Protecting individuals from risk or abuse and to report any concerns through appropriate process. Ensuing 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.Skills & Experience Required You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within the required timescales. As part of this registration commitment, you will undertake your own personal development and work towards recognised qualification if required. You must have a valid UK driving licence (manual) as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross and is required for service user transport and accessing rural locations. Ability to work a flexible rota, including alternate weekends. Availability for occasional sleepover shifts is required.   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. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided. If you're a caring, patient, compassionate and an adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we'd love to hear from you.Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOur values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you: A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday 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 Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for c