Mobile Attendant (Part-Time) (Permanent) RE-ADVERTISEMENT - WDN06383 in Clydebank

As this is a part-time post, the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked. 1 post - 30 hours per week, Permanent (day/backshift). Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? If so, Community Alarms are currently looking to recruit a mobile attendant. You will be required to work throughout West Dunbartonshire, providing assistance to service users within their own homes, as well as dealing with routine calls and the installation of community alarm equipment.

The mobile attendant is required to work both individually and as part of a team. You will require some technical knowledge and must also be comfortable with providing practical/personal care. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team providing reassurance and support to vulnerable people living in our community. The service uses assistive technology to support care packages and applicants should have an interest and understanding of technology and its use in relation to care services. The role involves the programming and installing of community alarm equipment.

It is essential that you hold a SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or an equivalent qualification at SCQF Level 5 or above. You will need to be willing to undertake training in order to competently install and program the equipment and have effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing), a positive professional attitude and the ability to build positive relationships with service users, follow processes and procedures and work as part of a team. These roles are on a rota of 4 on 4 off alternating day and back shift. You must also be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or achieve registration within 6 months of your start date.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to 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 for which you are applying 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.

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work-life balance. In addition to this there are also additional 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 & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.