Assistant Project Worker
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,756 to £24,938 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Dependent on skills & experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Fife, Scotland |
| Company: | Link Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LLAPWAPR24 |
Summary
Job Title: Assistant Project Worker (Older Persons Service)
Location: Kirkcaldy office, LinkLiving
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
LinkLiving, a Scottish charity, seeks an Assistant Project Worker passionate about improving lives. At LinkLiving, your well-being matters as much as those you support. Join our trauma-informed team fostering creativity and flexibility.
Our Values:
- Empathy: Listen and understand individuals' needs.
- Respect: Treat others as they wish to be treated.
- Integrity: Be honest with strong moral principles.
- Caring: Show kindness and concern.
LinkLiving aids individuals in managing or overcoming negative life experiences, promoting strengths and aspirations for a better life. We offer various support models, including:
- Personal development and employability programs
- Self-help coaching
- Supported accommodation
- Care at home
- Housing support
- Befriending
- Social cafes
The Service:
Our Older Persons' Service combats loneliness and social isolation among seniors through volunteer befriending, social cafes, and the Help to Stay at Home service.
The Job:
Promote social inclusion for isolated seniors by offering 1:1 support in their homes. Regular contact significantly improves their lives emotionally and practically, aiding with transportation to health services, shopping trips, and social outings.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project workers and volunteers.
- Support individuals to engage and integrate into their communities.
- Maintain accurate records using technology.
- Prioritize caseload efficiently.
Requirements:
- Good computer skills.
- Knowledge of issues affecting older people.
- Ability to work openly and honestly in a team.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a car.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with service.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly benefits.
- Access to funded qualifications and learning opportunities.
- Pension scheme with generous contributions.
- Healthcare cash plan and life assurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Various schemes including cycle to work and travel ticket loans.
Application Process:
Interested candidates can email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk for an informal chat or visit our website for more information. Applications will be reviewed promptly, and interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates.
To apply, click the "Apply online" button on our website. Alternative application methods are available upon request, including hard copy, Braille, and audio formats.
LinkLiving is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled candidates meeting essential criteria to apply.
Location: Kirkcaldy office, LinkLiving
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
LinkLiving, a Scottish charity, seeks an Assistant Project Worker passionate about improving lives. At LinkLiving, your well-being matters as much as those you support. Join our trauma-informed team fostering creativity and flexibility.
Our Values:
- Empathy: Listen and understand individuals' needs.
- Respect: Treat others as they wish to be treated.
- Integrity: Be honest with strong moral principles.
- Caring: Show kindness and concern.
LinkLiving aids individuals in managing or overcoming negative life experiences, promoting strengths and aspirations for a better life. We offer various support models, including:
- Personal development and employability programs
- Self-help coaching
- Supported accommodation
- Care at home
- Housing support
- Befriending
- Social cafes
The Service:
Our Older Persons' Service combats loneliness and social isolation among seniors through volunteer befriending, social cafes, and the Help to Stay at Home service.
The Job:
Promote social inclusion for isolated seniors by offering 1:1 support in their homes. Regular contact significantly improves their lives emotionally and practically, aiding with transportation to health services, shopping trips, and social outings.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project workers and volunteers.
- Support individuals to engage and integrate into their communities.
- Maintain accurate records using technology.
- Prioritize caseload efficiently.
Requirements:
- Good computer skills.
- Knowledge of issues affecting older people.
- Ability to work openly and honestly in a team.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a car.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- 35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with service.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly benefits.
- Access to funded qualifications and learning opportunities.
- Pension scheme with generous contributions.
- Healthcare cash plan and life assurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Various schemes including cycle to work and travel ticket loans.
Application Process:
Interested candidates can email jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk for an informal chat or visit our website for more information. Applications will be reviewed promptly, and interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates.
To apply, click the "Apply online" button on our website. Alternative application methods are available upon request, including hard copy, Braille, and audio formats.
LinkLiving is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled candidates meeting essential criteria to apply.
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