At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults in community activities and deliver high-quality care.
- Company: West Dunbartonshire Council, a top flexible employer.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults and those with dementia.
- Qualifications: Experience in care and knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
This post, although based at Crosslet House Day Services, will be peripatetic between Crosslet and Queens Quay Day Services. As this is a part-time post of 16 hours per week, the salary will be pro rata to the hours worked.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within our day services, alongside our established team of workers, to support older adults to access activities in the community and within our Day Service Buildings. You will provide a high standard of care and support to individuals and groups consistent with their needs and wishes. You will be responsible for carrying out the day to day activities of the day centre, delivering consistent high standards within the principles of person centred care. This will include integrated partnership working with NHS and Local Authority colleagues, the private and voluntary sector to provide a holistic approach to supports for older adults.
You will liaise with the individual, their family, friends and community healthcare specialists to deliver day care and related services to older people and those living with dementia. You will be responsible for compiling individualised care and support plans and conducting regular reviews of the care/support and progressive development of the care plans to ensure that the individual, changing needs of each person are fully met. You should also have knowledge of legislation set out by the Scottish Government and National Care Standards.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants must become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The employment is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are therefore not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
West Dunbartonshire Council was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible work to support work–life balance. In addition to this there are also the following benefits:
- Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits.
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year.
- Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health and counselling if ever you need help and support.
Salary: GBP 23,000 - 26,000 per year.
