At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with acquired brain injuries in a flexible, person-centred manner.
- Company: Capability Scotland, a respected community-based service provider.
- Benefits: £13.45 per hour, 32 days annual leave, and fully funded SVQ qualification.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Driving licence and access to a car required; physical support skills beneficial.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Capability Scotland is a well-established and respected provider of community-based facilitation services throughout Dumfries and Galloway. In the past three years we have grown from a small but very well-established and respected service to that of a major contributor to the provision of care and support across Dumfries and the wider region. We pride ourselves on our creativity, flexibility, and willingness to think outside the box with the support we offer.
Our service supports people to engage in employment, education, volunteering and activities of their choice in their communities. To do this Capability Scotland provides:
- Wrap-around rehabilitation service for people with an Acquired Brain Injury
- Community facilitation service for people with physical disabilities
- Self-directed support brokerage and payroll service.
We currently have a vacancy within our Acquired Brain Injury Service.
About the role: We are currently looking to recruit a Rehabilitation Assistant to provide an innovative, flexible, person-centred approach to people with an acquired brain injury based on individual assessed needs. You will also be required to support our team to cover annual leave and staff sickness, this may be at short notice. The role involves a degree of physical activity which may include pushing wheelchairs and providing physical support to our customers. This post is on a Monday 10/4pm basis and relief cover may be required between Monday and Thursday. Our base is in Dumfries and whilst our work is mainly building based there will be a need for a flexible approach to service delivery.
Benefits:
- A generous salary of £13.45 per hour
- Fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
- Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
- 32 days’ holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
- Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
- Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
- Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
- Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.
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