Job Summary As a Social Work Assistant you will work with customers who have a sensory impairment in their own homes to promote safe and independent living. You will work in a highly motivated and busy team with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and other health professionals You will support sensory impaired people in East Dunbartonshire. You will provide advice and practical support to customers, carers and family members. You will assess for and provide services and equipment. You must have experience with working with sensory impaired and the ability to Sign would be beneficial. You must have good organisational and communications skills and a genuine interest in working with people who are d/Deaf; Sight impaired or Dual Sensory impaired/Deafblind You will be responsible for managing your time and workload. This permanent post is for 35 hours a week. You must be able to travel independently and having a Full Driving License is an advantage drive. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure. For further information about this role please contact Arlene Walker, Acting Team Manager on arlene.walker eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 355 2200 PVG / Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary. The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required. Charter of Commitment The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. • We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible. Websites www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/health-and-social-care