At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities to maintain independence and navigate transitions.
- Company: Join the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership team.
- Benefits: Permanent position with flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workforce encouraged; registration with SSSC required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Professional Social Work qualification and experience with diverse client groups.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
22.50 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent
As part of the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), the Team provides an assessment and care management service to adults with a Learning Disability and going through Transition.
The successful candidates will be based within a well-established and developing team. This is an interesting and challenging opportunity for an enthusiastic person to work with individuals with a range of complex needs who require support to maintain their independence. Candidates should ideally have experience of working with this client group.
The successful candidates will have an ability to work as part of a team, respond to demands of a busy service, be able to follow procedure, and have excellent communication and report writing skills. These tasks will be carried out in partnership with service users, family members, social work colleagues and other professionals and agencies.
The posts require a good understanding of self-directed support and outcome focused assessments. You will also undertake Duty work and Adult Support & Protection investigations in accordance with service standards.
A professional Social Work qualification is essential.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.
These posts are considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
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