Community Care Officer in Ayr

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Care Officer to join our dedicated team at Airedale Hospital within the Short-Term Support Service. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in our vibrant and diverse city. If you are committed to the core principles and values of Social Work, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will work creatively to empower vulnerable adults, helping them make informed decisions about their care and wellbeing, with a focus on strength-based practice. As a Community Care Officer, you will demonstrate a thorough understanding of adult services, with a particular focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people. You will be working with integrated multidisciplinary teams alongside health colleagues and qualified Social Workers.

You will bring experience in working collaboratively with adults and their carers, assessing their needs, and developing effective, person-centred support plans. Your role will also emphasise key social care priorities, including the implementation of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding principles, and strength-based practice.

You Will Need To:

• Understand and respond to harm or abuse – Recognise the signs and respond proportionately.
• Assess risk and build emotional resilience – Reflect on situations and make informed, balanced judgments.
• Act within procedures and partnerships – Work in line with local policies and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Communicate effectively – Share clear, succinct, and objective information to aid joint decision-making.
• Be proactive and solution-focused – Be prepared to challenge and be challenged.
• Understand legal responsibilities – Apply the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation while respecting others’ roles and joint procedures.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to put person-centred values into practice, promoting the dignity, rights, and individuality of the people you support, while helping them plan for their future well-being and fulfilment. To succeed in this role, you will need enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive attitude toward change.

In Return, We Offer:

• A structured induction program
• Regular supervision and appraisal
• Ongoing training and development
• A culturally diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve

Experience in adult services is essential. Experience in assessment and care planning is essential. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act are also essential to this post. This post requires an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Special Conditions:

• No contra-indications in personal background or criminal record indicating unsuitability to work with vulnerable adults/young people/finance (DBS check required as appropriate).
• Hold a current driving licence (unless a disability prevents this) and appropriately insured (e.g. business use).

Equal Opportunities:

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.