Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Reablement Assistant, 4 Posts - PKC
£22, - £24, (30 Hours per week)
Pullar House, Perth
Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding? If so, this is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, within Home Assessment Recovery team, with opportunity working in the Perth City area. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided.
These posts are based in the South and North locality across the Perth and Kinross Council area.
Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.
5 Promises we make to you:
1. You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people that inspire you.
2. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish.
3. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities and the organisation.
4. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference.
5. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do.
Does caring come naturally to you? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference to people’s lives.
If you are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, you could be working with a wide range of different people who need support to live independently in their own home.
Working as a Reablement Assistant with Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership is about being part of a community of dedicated individuals who promote independence and wellbeing, making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.
You’ll visit people at home by following a pre-planned schedule, working on a shift pattern that covers breakfast, lunch, tea and bed visits.
You will support people with varying abilities and your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals and can include promoting independence while assisting with daily living tasks such as helping people to get up in the morning and ready for the day ahead. This can include personal care tasks whilst maintaining their dignity.
You may also help with the preparation of meals, household tasks and practical day to day tasks to ensure physical well-being and maintain independence. You will support with administering and monitoring the taking of medication. At the end of the day, help them get ready for bed.
Being a care professional is such a rewarding career and can make a big difference to the lives of those in our community who need that extra bit of support to enable them to live safely within their own home.
Find out more about working with us in a care role at Get into care and change people’s lives.
You will have the opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification (SVQ2 in Health and Social Care) and access to other care related qualifications. There will be Career progression opportunities
You will be given paid SSSC and PVG membership.
We are an inclusive employer who welcome and encourage applications from anyone in our diverse society. We believe that everyone has something to offer.
Skills & Experience Required
No experience is required as all training is provided but a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people is essential.
You should have effective communication skills, be a good listener and appreciate the needs, wishes and aspirations of the people being cared for.
Having a positive and caring attitude and being compassionate and resilient are valuable assets in this role.
You’ll need to be a team player, working co-operatively with other professionals, families, and carers, but also have the ability to work on your own initiative.
You will share our values of Ambition, Compassion and Integrity.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate ourand you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you :
6. A generous annual leave package
7. 7 public holidays
8. Eligibility to join our pension scheme
9. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as ,
10. Access to a range of and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and and if you require support to complete your application we would encourage you to get in touch with Jenny Hughes on for this and to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.