At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities to connect and thrive in their community.
- Company: Join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, committed to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enhancing your skills and confidence.
- Qualifications: Experience in support roles and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 30188 - 34452 £ per year.
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week
Early Intervention and Preventative support to people with a Learning Disability in the community. The Local Area Coordination Team sit within Learning Disability Services in Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.
Provide short term preventative support for people with a learning disability to develop meaningful connections within their local community, ensuring they are included, valued, and able to access opportunities that enhance their quality of life, and reduce health, education or employment inequalities.
The role is outcome-focused, working with people to build skills, confidence, independence, a strong network of local support, and ensuring reduced dependency of formal services.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.
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The City of Edinburgh Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working options and a supportive culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Edinburgh.
