At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with complex needs using a trauma-informed approach and collaborate with key agencies.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to making a difference in local communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, wellbeing initiatives, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working with excellent career growth opportunities until March 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community wellbeing while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in support roles and a passion for helping others is essential.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Under the direction of the Senior Manager (People in Central Locality) and based within the Ayr North Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), the role provides one to one support to individuals with enduring and complex needs using a trauma informed, relationship and strength-based approach. This will include working in partnership with key agencies and other Council’s services to ensure that these individuals receive support as early as possible and are signposted to relevant supporting initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This post is temporary until 31/03/2027. The grade of this post is Level 8. The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.
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As a Community Wellbeing Officer at South Ayrshire Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with complex needs. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee wellbeing and offers generous benefits, including a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. Located in the heart of historic Ayrshire, you will enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance the wellbeing of our residents.
