Job Vacancy
Older Peoples services is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Quality Assurance Officer who enjoy working with older people to join our supportive and well-integrated health and social care teams. You will undertake a range of tasks including undertaking regular audits and monitoring of the Self-Directed Supported Option 2 providers and the servcies they deliver.
Essential
HNC or equivalent level qualification in Social Care or related subject.
An understanding of compliance with standards within a quality framework, service standards and performance indicators.
Competency in communication, presentational and interpersonal skills and strong organisational and analytical skills.
PC/keyboard skills and competency in the use of Microsoft office suite or equivalent applications are essential, as well as the ability to transfer skills to use a range of other software applications.
Car driver and access to own vehicle.
Desirable
Knowledge of care at home and care home working practices in both Local Government provision and the independent sector.
CLOSING DATE - Monday 10th March 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 20th March 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Directorate: Health and Social Care
Location: Bonnyrigg Health Centre
Contract Status: Fixed term for 2 years
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £30,243.53 per annum.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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