Outreach Worker

Location: Various Locations In East Dunbartonshire, G66 1XT

Rate: £13.64 – £14.83 per hour pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 3 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Outreach Service, primarily providing evening support for people with learning disabilities or autism. Outreach workers will facilitate social groups and activities such as Bowling, Women’s group, Men’s group, Spectrum Film Club, MAGSS (Gaming) group, Social Club, Quiz and Bingo nights, and Breakfast Club.

Outreach workers will operate within Adult Day Services, collaborating with our established team based at the Allander Resource Centre, the Outlook Community Based team, and the Local Area Coordinators. They will support the enhancement and delivery of opportunities and outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities or autism.

Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities or autism is required.

A full Driving License is desirable but not essential, as the role involves traveling to various community locations for groups.

For more information about the position, please contact Ashleigh Grant-Ng, Team Leader Local Area Coordination and Outreach, at Mobile: 07584 395 468.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

This role requires PVG/Disclosure checks in accordance with East Dunbartonshire Council policies.

Candidates applying for regulated roles under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before employment is confirmed. The cost of the check will be deducted from the first salary, or in some cases, in installments from wages post-employment, with approval from HR & OD. If employment ends before full deduction, the remaining amount will be deducted from the final salary.

This requirement applies to current employees applying for roles with PVG/Disclosure check needs.

Charter of Commitment

East Dunbartonshire Council commits to:

• Treating applicants politely, friendly, and welcoming.
• Conducting equalities monitoring to ensure a fair and equitable process, with anonymized screening for sensitive information.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion regarding application information.
• Encouraging applications from individuals under the disability symbol, offering interviews if criteria are met.
• Making reasonable adjustments for accessibility during the interview process.
• Providing timely updates post-application, typically within 3-4 weeks.
• Communicating interview outcomes promptly.

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